jentenrn

I work in an inner city ER. There are commonly waits over 2 hours long. We have see many critical heart patients as well as GSW's and everything else in between. We consistently work short staffed and can manage as many as 6-7 patients per nurse. The question being, why am I not getting paid a "critical care differential" like the ICU nurses make? I understand they have a stresfful job as well..key words being AS WELL. I see typically 10-20 NEW pts per shift. 60% of wich are critical. And I see them congruently. Not 1-2 pts but 5, 6, sometimes 7. I think as ER nurses we deserve the extra pay.

I have just over two years experience inthe ER. I started at 22/hr with 2.50 differential for PM's I work 11a to 11p. Within the last two years though I have recieved $6 in raises towards my base pay. The benefits aren't all that great though and they change them every year- such a hassle. We also don't get any "critical care" differential like the ICU does....what is that about????