Supplemental staff/Per diemRNs --how often are you offered work?

RNperdiem, RN · May 17, 2014

Companies vary in their policies, so you will need to read up the details on the hospital policy website.

I am rarely contacted to pick up shifts. Sometimes I might get an email from a coworker asking for a shift switch or pick up of their shift. Usually, I schedule myself in the staff scheduling for the shifts I want to work. I am required to work at least one shift in a 12 hour pay period. Also required is one summer and one winter holiday. Generally I prefer nights and weekends where there is a demand, so I am rarely cancelled.

yesterday · May 17, 2014

Thank you, RNperdiem,

In your situation, you are self scheduling where holes are in the schedule then...if you don't mind elaborating, how many shifts are available per week? (I realize this is your work place not mine)

Also, did you mean you are required to work one shift per pay period?

I didn't really elaborate, but I have two offers, one full time, one supplemental. I am leaning toward the supplemental because I would like to be home more with my child, but am concerned I won't pick up any hours the entire month.

Caffeine_IV · May 18, 2014

I work 3 PRN jobs with the goal of working 24 hours per week (3 8s or 2 12s). With one job I am the only other RN so I have pre made schedule and with my other 2, I fill in holes.

Anyway for the hospital based jobs I am contacted about 1-2x per week for shifts but I prefer to fill in the holes after the regular staff have made out their preference so I can plan my life.

Many of my coworkers that work PRN either have a PRN and full-time job OR multiple PRNs to get what they need. The other category would be the nurses who don't need the income but want to keep their foot in the door/skills current and work about once a month.

yesterday · May 18, 2014

Thank you both for your feedback. I really appreciate it!