RN Going Per Diem Quickly

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Hello everyone. I had a quick question for the community. I have worked for a hospital for 7 months, part time (.6) in their ED. It's super busy but I love it. However, I've come to a crossroad in my life where I am running out of room/time to work at my part time schedule. I am currently a full time fire fighter in NYC, and my wife just got hired in a different hospital (she starts next week) in their ED. We also have a 1 year old child to care for, and my father with Alzheimer's disease lives with us, with no parents to baby sit. I want to continue to work as a nurse on the side along with my fire fighting career, but at a per diem rate if possible. I guess my question is, is it way too soon to ask my manager to go per diem? I have 1 1/2 experience in a nursing home before this job, so I'm new but not brand new.

I am concerned about agrivating my manager, who is a nice woman. Honestly, she had mentioned in my hire interview she was worried about hiring me because "firemen tend to go to per diem quickly." In my case, it's true, but for valid reasons. She has per diem employees, one of which is also a fire fighter. I'm torn, and stressed over the scheduling of all this. Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

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How much does she like you and your work? That may have a lot to do with what she will say. I don't think it can hurt just asking.

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Thank you. So far, I've been told I work hard and people like working with me. Most people say the same thing, shouldnt hurt to be able to ask

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Are you asking to work less, or work less and for more money?

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My request to go per diem would solely be to work alittle less and have more flexibility in my schedule

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