is 8 hr night shift available for rehab

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Specializes in ICU.

Hello,

Looking to transition out of 12 hour night shifts in ICU. I run business with my wife and business has grown (not to point of totally being out of nursing yet). Someone recommended looking into inpatient rehab for 8 hour shifts. So basically I am wondering if I could find per diem 8 hour shifts from 7p to 3a once week is possible?

thanks in advance

C

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Length of shifts vary by area of country. Calling rehab units in facilities interested in working in your area is best bet,.

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As previous person said, its best to research rehab facilities in your area and see what shifts they are looking to staff. My facility is currently 8 hour shifts. We used to be 12 but the CNO thought 12's were too stressful (which she is right, they can be.) All depends.

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Specializes in Rehab/LTC.

It has been my experience that most rehab facilities do run on 8 hour shifts. AM is 6-2:30, PM is 2-10:30, and NOC is 10:00-6:30. I am sure that some facilities have differing shifts, so it will be necessary for you to check with your local ones before making this decision.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I work at a specialty rehab hospital that schedules using 12-hour shifts. However, virtually all of the SNF rehab facilities in my geographic area staff with 8-hr shifts.

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I work inpatient rehab and we staff 12 hour shifts only. They only offer 8 hour shifts when ppl pick up extra hours and they dont want to do the entire 12 hours.

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