nicu required to float to post partum

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Specializes in Special care nursery.

I work for a level 2E nicu.  myself and about 3 others are required to float to post partum but everyone else does not.  I know it's not the end of the world but the favoritism at this job is affecting my mental health.  I hate post partum.  I've requested to just work nicu like everyone else and my boss said nope it's never going to change.   so I will get kicked out of my nursery in the middle of 3 12 hour shifts so someone who "doesn't do post partum" can take my spot.  I'm just at the point where I'm going to give up and find another job.  am I just being petty? 

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anneRN96 said:

 am I just being petty? 

No--especially if there's no justifiable why some of you need to do this and others don't. How did this come about? Is this a newer position for you, such as a situation where you are hired to a position that is technically different than theirs?

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Specializes in NICU.

No,this is wrong way to treat nurses,no one has a non floating position,unless the union contract states circumstances when floating is needed,it is all go or none go..look up your job description slot,some are designated for  area X/Y not just the unit base.

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Specializes in Postpartum/Public Health.

 I am so sorry you have to go through this. Honestly, being pulled from your home unit sucks. Is your job protected by the union? If yes, I recommend you discuss this with your union representative to see if what your manager is doing is against union rules. If they are, you can start grieving these shifts.

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Specializes in PICU.

Was there ever a rule in place that said NICU nurses had to float there? At my current hospital NICU nurses will float there but they only take care of the babies which isn't too bad. If you are Union I would talk to your rep!

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