VAC RN25

I have never been floated so often as in my current stepdown unit. I am a PACU/ ICU and Home health experienced RN 25 y. I am new to this hospital system and computer system. Short orientation. My 3 months probation is not finished. I was sent to float with a preceptor mid shift and also once I was on my own. I'm FT staff and I'm floated every other week. Last float was 2 nights in a row! I did speak up to the charge nurse and ask if their wasnt ANYONE ELSE that could go,... no, because they wouldn't send a new grad. I knew I would be expected to float when I took the job, and I'm willing to do my fair share once I'm completely on board, but this seems crazy excessive. Apparently, the travel nurses don't float per their contracts. The PRN staff will only agree to work particular units. I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this. I'm just not up to starting over in a new job at this point.

It's all about reimbursement based on satisfaction scores. $$$ This has helped create a self centered, demanding and entitled population that does not respect any boundaries!

I work home health per diem. I live in a large metropolitan area. Before covid, I was rarely canceled. Now they are begging for help every day. They can send me anywhere in the county and I am paid mileage and most travel time. I don't mind the driving. The paycut from the hospital is painful. In addition, I don't get compensated for all the paperwork time I put in. Full timers make a little more, but their paperwork is even more intense. I tried it briefly and was up till all hours keeping up. I have been applying for hospital jobs and am having a hard time getting back in after 2.5 years. I see this is an old thread.. ? Good luck to you OP