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I rarely, if ever, allow them to call me in because I have a life.
When I work overtime I like to schedule it in advance. Our manager and the nurse who does the scheduling is good about asking us in advance. For instance I worked overtime last night (split the shift actually, worked only six hours), but they asked me a couple of days ahead of time.
I sometimes make it known when I know they are short and I don't want to work "don't call me". But they always do, that's their job.
To answer your question, I usually work 12 hours of overtime in a two-week pay period.
If my boss asks me ahead of time because someone has requested days off, I'm usually happy to help out. However, I do not go in if called at the last minute. I won't answer the phone.
There are only two hemo RNs at my dialysis clinic. I am one of them. If we can't cover for each other or the one LVN, the NM and the asst NM have had to go work the floors themselves.
I think it is a very good thing for the NM and ANM to have to work the floor on occasion. I won't come in extra to prevent them from having to do it.
My last job I worked a 12hour shift extra per week because I liked the hospital and floor (and needed money). The hospital I am at now I will not work overtime, don't want to spend any extra time there. I love overtime but it can get exhausting. If I can sign-up or am given notice I have no problem working extra.
ChristineG
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Curious...just how much overtime do you all work? I'm not talking about what you ask for it, but when THEY ask you for it?