Overtime Rates?? Is this fair??

NedRN · Jul 4, 2013

As you describe it, no, that is not legal. However, is it possible that some of your pay is in the form of per diems and non-taxible? Technically, that is not subject to OT.

Just a couple of other thoughts, your OT is not limited to time and a half of some arbitrary figure, negotiate it up! Also, you don't have to accept overtime unless you want to. If the agency/hospital doesn't make it worthwhile for you to work OT, refuse it.

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Jul 4, 2013

I was offered a similar position at a hospital's nursing pool. There was a flat rate of $34/hr with no differential for nights, weekends, or holidays; yet they required x amount of holidays per year and x amount of weekend, day, and night shifts per month, and a mandated on-call shift per month, not to mention it would mean a pay cut for me. And get this, the only benefit I was eligible for was access to the wellness facility. I entertained the idea of the position because it was closer to my home by one hour. For me, that was too many demands for the total ABSENCE of incentives for this experienced nurse. They can give that job to someone who doesn't realize the offer is not worth it, (especially being REQUIRED to pull days AND nights), or have not found better opportunities. I chose to keep my far-away, flexible, higher-paying with diff job in which holidays, choice of shifts, and the number of shifts are all left up to me. And as soon as my current lease ends, I will be relocating closer to my job.

imunurse2 · Aug 4, 2013

Core medical group offered $5 an hour more for overtime and slightly higher for holiday pay. I changed to companies to medical staffing options. The flat rate that they can bill out at is $20-30 more an hour. I'm not working my tail off for $60 more for a 12 hour shift. Becareful and read your contract.