eBrekke

I can see the concern about wanting to ensure you were well rested and prepared for the job, but the amount of control they want seems excessive. Nursing doesn't pay what it should. Pay rates for a lot of other jobs increased by $5-$10, and nursing didn't. Rent, mortgage, gas, groceries all went up drastically as well, but the pay didn't. I absolutely plan to get a second job, and if I know I will only be working the same 3 days a week, it makes it easier for me to do something else on my days off.

I have been an RN for over a decade, and worked several jobs in many different areas. I am currently preparing to move across state and am applying to several jobs. Now I am fairly familiar with most requirements and policies, however a job I have applied for has a different requirement, and I'm not sure how normal it is. I should mention that this caveat put a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not taking the position, I'm just curious to see if it's a common thing. The position is only 3 days a week, and the pay is fairly low. The week is the same 3 days every single week (Tues-Thurs). I was informed that although I would only be working those three days, I would have to make it my priority job, would only be allowed to pick up a PRN job if desired, and it would need to be approved by them. I would also be required to clear any shifts I take prior to taking them. I can honestly say I've neve encountered a job that monopolized all of your time, especially without compensation. Has anyone else ever heard of this?