Please Help ME....New Grad Looking for Weekend Position

[ctbtrini]

Hey everyone. I am graduating in May (WOOHOO):balloons: and I am really looking for a weekend position. I know that these shifts are kind of rare for a new graduate but I REALLY need that shift because I am planning on starting school again in the Fall. I work in the ER right now and would like to stay in this department but I am willing to change if I can get the shift. If ANYONE knows of such positions PLEAASSE let me know, I would really appreciate it.

[MyReign1]

It shouldn't be hard to find a weekend position at all. I don't know where you are but most places are begging for weekend nurses. Here in Oklahoma, most places are offering premium pay for weekend posistions.

[suzanne4, RN]

You usually will still need to complete the orientation as a full-time job first, and I highly recommend that. And that is usually done duiring the week. If you can get the orientation done this summer, then you should be all set.

[MackNJacks mom]

I am a new grad and work WEO. I still pick up a 12 during the week. If it is available and they feel comfortable with your skills and the staffing mix is okay you have a good chance. For me it was offered to everyone else first, but most of the girls I work with like to go out on the weekends so it worked out. I think the hardest part would be going part time as a new grad, but most places are so big on retention they will do most anything to keep you happy. Good luck!

[PedsRNBSN]

Check out Children's Healthcare of Atlanta...I know the floor I am leaving REALLY REALLY needs weekend option nurses! www.choa.org

[yellow finch, BSN, RN]

Any of the Emory Healthcare hospitals have weekend option even for new grads and their differentials are higher than most hospitals for weekends at $9 extra per hour.

Good luck!