Per Diem advice

tokmom, BSN, RN · Jan 13, 2013

Hey Bulldog, congrats on the job!

I'm not familiar how per diems work in a clinic, only in a hospital setting, but it might be the same? I would certainly ask!

In a hospital per diems are used as fill in nurses. If they don't need you, they call you off. Per diems are usually the first to go when it comes to being called off.

The pay is usually a bit more because you don't get sick,vacation or insurance.

I worked per diem for years. I got better pay and didn't need the benefits.

Yes, you fill out a W-2. No difference there. :)

British Bulldog · Jan 13, 2013

Hey Bulldog, congrats on the job!
I'm not familiar how per diems work in a clinic, only in a hospital setting, but it might be the same? I would certainly ask!
In a hospital per diems are used as fill in nurses. If they don't need you, they call you off. Per diems are usually the first to go when it comes to being called off.
The pay is usually a bit more because you don't get sick,vacation or insurance.
I worked per diem for years. I got better pay and didn't need the benefits.
Yes, you fill out a W-2. No difference there. :)

Thanks-a-bunch Tokmom.

I'm still looking for a permanent position. But will do this till then.

britgirl · Jan 22, 2013

congrats bulldog

i know how hard it is moving and finding a job in another country, lots of red tape to deal with.

Thats why this forum is so helpful, hopefully we can help each other avoid some of the problems with sound advice.

tokmom was right whatever you do make sure you do your w2s you dont need to do this in the uk as it is done for us but here you do not want to upset the IRS.

you obviously have lots of questions, PM me i can probably help you with lots if them:yes: sorry i cant resist these smileys