Nurses & Overtime

I am currently taking pre-nursing classes and I am wondering if nurses are offered overtime on a regular basis. (in the hospital setting)

[grimmy, RN]

i am currently taking pre-nursing classes and i am wondering if nurses are offered overtime on a regular basis. (in the hospital setting)

i guess a lot would depend on the shift, the census, and the unit. i am an or nurse, working 5-eight-hour day shifts per week, and in the last week, i was offered overtime 3 times. i took it because i knew the case would be over within 2 hours, and i didn't have anything else i needed to do. i don't mind helping out when it fits in to my schedule, but remember that uncle sam often takes a lot out of overtime pay. the biggest add-on to my pay is call pay, which is $40/hour.

[meownsmile, BSN, RN]

You dont necissarily get ALL you want. But if you want some OT there is a real real good possiblity. Then some of us who dont want it,, and get calls all the time wanting us to take a few extra hours here and there and wish they could have the phone disconnected. It just depends on the facility really.

[canoehead, BSN, RN]

If you want overtime its out there, you just need to find out where they need you and crosstrain. You will be sick of all the calls within a month.