ZootRN 388 Posts May 21, 2007 what are usual shifts like? how many hours/week? Thanks!SarahThree 12's, 36-37 hours a week. Never work overtime.
miko014 672 Posts May 21, 2007 I work four 8 hour shifts a week (it's considered full time where I work). We have 8 or 12 hour shifts available.
danissa, LPN, LVN 896 Posts Specializes in midwifery, NICU. Has 12 years experience. May 21, 2007 I also do three 12 hour shifts, from 7.15-7.45, am or pm rotation. But our working hours are counted as 34 per week, time taken off for breaks...sometimes thats a Joke!!
BethAn 15 Posts May 21, 2007 Three 12 hour shifts, rotating AM/PM, every third weekend. No bonus, though unless we work in 2 extra shifts in a 6 week period.
Roy Fokker, BSN, RN 2 Articles; 2,011 Posts Specializes in ER/Trauma. May 21, 2007 3 12s a week. I work nights.Sometimes I pick up and extra 8 or come in early for an extra 4. (I need me some serious extra shifts. I need the cash!)cheers,
opal6779, BSN 32 Posts Specializes in OBGYN. Has 16 years experience. May 21, 2007 I work 4 shifts a week 11p - 7:30 am (not that I ever get out at 7:30) It's considered a 32 hour full time position where I work......but they do both 12 hour and 8 hour shifts there.
chuck1234 629 Posts Specializes in Nurses who are mentally sicked. May 21, 2007 It depends...If I need $$$$, I will work 7 days....4 days for the agency + 3 days for my regular job.Both jobs are 12.5 hour shift....It is hard, but I need the money...
Lacie, BSN, RN 1,037 Posts Specializes in jack of all trades. May 21, 2007 I work 3 14's per week. We open at 5:00am and close at 7:30pm. But on occasion I have to stay until the last patient if done and gone from dialysis. I enjoy the 4 days aweek off. No nights and every Sunday off.
Crux1024 985 Posts Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency, SAFE. May 21, 2007 There also may be an option for 4, 10 hour shifts (0700 - 1730)a week (80 hours), depending on your facility.
time4meRN 457 Posts May 21, 2007 I scheduled 72 hous q 2 weeks. I usually work 88 or more. Way too many as far as I'm concerned. I love the nurses I work with but the job in the ER is a killer. It's hard physicaly and stress wise. Oh well, at least it's my choice. I hear horrer stories of union nurses who have mandatory OT. (to the tune of 17 hours a pay prd)