Part time plus per diem?

[jroll]

Hi all. I'm wondering if it's ever done to get a part time hospital job and supplement work with per diem shifts. Anyone have any input on if this is a good idea or not? Also, is it a problem to work part time and per diem in the same hospital? Thank you!

[rymes]

I actually have 3 PRN jobs. If you don't need insurance it's the best way to be able to schedule yourself as much or as little as you want or need to work. Biggest Plus is you don't have to ask for time off. I have found that you take a PRN or part time job in a "home" department & then float in to other units/departments, or work extra for your home department. In my Hospital they only allow you to one actual FTE whether it is FT, PT, or PRN, then you just float to other departments. Has been great for me, since like to take travel trips with my husband when possible.

[guest769224]

I actually have 3 PRN jobs. If you don't need insurance it's the best way to be able to schedule yourself as much or as little as you want or need to work. Biggest Plus is you don't have to ask for time off. I have found that you take a PRN or part time job in a "home" department & then float in to other units/departments, or work extra for your home department. In my Hospital they only allow you to one actual FTE whether it is FT, PT, or PRN, then you just float to other departments. Has been great for me, since like to take travel trips with my husband when possible.

I have 2 PRN jobs. I was wondering if you have been cancelled or effected by low summer census. Does having 3 gigs offset that?

[rymes]

No, I work in a University Medical Center that can't seem to hire enough help. I could even work more than I already do, if all I wanted to do is Work, instead of work to Liveí ½í¸‚

[rymes]

No, I work in a University Medical Center that can't seem to hire enough help. I could even work more than I already do, if all I wanted to do is Work, instead of work to Liveí ½í¸‚ The early winter is slow time for 1 of my jobs, so I take a Feb - May gig to supplement that time frame. So in essence I will have 4 jobs this winter. The hardest part of taking PRN jobs is making sure you keep your calendar updated & don't overlap any jobs & time. I also am honest with all concerned that I have 3 jobs, less resentment when they find out & they will eventually.

[rymes]

No, I work in a University Medical Center that can't seem to hire enough help. I could even work more than I already do, if all I wanted to do is Work, instead of work to Live😂 The early winter is slow time for 1 of my jobs, so I take a Feb - May gig to supplement that time frame. So in essence I will have 4 jobs this winter. The hardest part of taking PRN jobs is making sure you keep your calendar updated & don't overlap any jobs & time. I also am honest with all concerned that I have 3 jobs, less resentment when they find out & they will eventually.