Does per-diem always pay more?

roser13, ASN, RN · Aug 17, 2016

No, not always. My employer does not pay extra for per-firm. But I suspect that we may be in the minority.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2016

Most reputable facilities pay per diem/PRN/casual employees a higher wage to compensate for the lack of benefits and the increased chance of shift cancellation.

However, as I've personally experienced, not all facilities pay PRN/per diem/casual employees a higher rate than their full-time staff. These stingy places often have difficulties mobilizing their pool of per diem nursing staff to sign up for shifts.

apolono · Aug 17, 2016

If they don't offer it up front....should I ask? It's an ambulatory surgery center, so not in a hospital.

Sour Lemon · Aug 17, 2016

Just accepted my first job as new grad so I'm wondering if I should expect a higher hourly pay rate than what I was told the full time position would pay.

As a new grad in Sacramento, I wouldn't rock the boat. Negotiate after you have experience ...or with a new employer when it's time to move on. If you do decide to say something, be very, very diplomatic.

apolono · Aug 17, 2016

Thanks for the input..not going to mention it, I was just wondering what to expect. Truly I'm just grateful to even get the offer and be able to say I finally have a job!

CelticGoddess, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2016

Just accepted my first job as new grad so I'm wondering if I should expect a higher hourly pay rate than what I was told the full time position would pay.

Sadly, not in my case. The facility I used to work at paid me the same base pay as every one else. No benefits and no pay increase.

the facility I work at now pays me about $12/hr more than full time. It depends on the facility. (Turns out the facility I am currently at pays highest for per diem but is below average for full time employees.)

Guest219794 · Aug 19, 2016

Not all pay a premium.

Bear in mind that the hourly rate is only part of the overall compensation. It is the biggest part, but...