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Oh goodness. You've got it worse than we do. Our little team is working on presenting a united front to management to in an attempt to change things. I don't know what it is about nurses that we inherently devalue our contributions. Is it because it's a predominantly female profession? We are trained to serve others and not ourselves? Some days I just feel like I'm in the most co-dependent and unhealthy relationship.

Ok..here's the problem with this...the whole staff is a team. YOU NEED TO PAY IT SOME MIND. You're a professional and if this surgeon doesn't think you are then you either need to enlighten him/her or leave. DO NOT REWARD BAD BEHAVIOR. Professional Player...only because people don't call 'him/her' on it.

I'm in washington state. Where are you guys? What I'm getting from you is that....we are ALL getting scr**ed...or at the least used. Right? I mean they can't do the surgeries without us but they won't pay us for the skills and dedication that they require. This is just gettng me more angry and bitter. Eventually...I'll let it go but idealism is difficult to release. I just want to go in, do good work, and be appreciated for it...compensation is somewhat secondary (I won't work for free) but now it's become indicative of our value to the team/group/institution...I'm not feeling the love. Ya know whatimsayin? Thanks for your input.

Interested in knowing rates across the country. Our team takes, on average, 10 call days each per month (including at least two weekend days). Our compensation rate is $4 per hour/1.5 base if called back/minimum call back 3 hours. We get $4.50 per hour for call exceeding 60 hours in a 2-week pay period. Which is not uncommon. Needless to say, we're tired. I'm looking for some anecdotal data to go to management with, informally, before getting the union involved. Any rates you can share would be appreciated. Thanks K