Switching from part time to per diem during pandemic

Okami_CCRN, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2020

I do not want to discourage anyone from doing what is best for them and their families.

However, many nurses in my state have reported employers informing them that if they were to resign to do to travel nursing they would be deemed ineligible for re-hire into the system. Those who would be switching to per-diem status would have to remain in that status for a least a year before being able to return to part-time or full-time status.

Best of luck in these unprecedented times.

JKL33 · Dec 17, 2020

Would not count on making a ton of money. You might or might not. Would not count on the available assignments being tolerable. They might be or they might not. Most of all, would not breathe a word of why you plan to do what you plan to do with YOUR life. For reasons already stated. Make careful inquiries then make your decision.

5 hours ago, Okami_CCRN said:

However, many nurses in my state have reported employers informing them that if they were to resign to do to travel nursing they would be deemed ineligible for re-hire into the system.

In other words, everyone should understand that they aren't in the dire straits they claim.

Wuzzie · Dec 17, 2020

5 hours ago, RNthereyet? said:

I want to work a travel nursing assignment and then switch back to my regular job at a hospital.

I honestly don’t think your “regular job” will be available when you decide you’re done traveling.

Emergent, RN · Dec 18, 2020

If you are happy where you are working, don't do it. If you want to see something else after the traveling is done, go ahead.

They won't take kindly to the fact that you might create a staffing shortage for them.

RNperdiem, RN · Dec 18, 2020

Keep it quiet, and do some in-depth investigation about travel nurses. Contact some agencies. What are they looking for and what do you have to offer? How much experience do you have? Any in-demand skills? How long are the contracts for travel assignments?

Be aware that your job will need to fill your position while you are gone and you will need to reapply.

What is your main motivation?

RNthereyet? · Aug 19, 2021

Just an update from December. I decided to pick up a travel assignment and switch to per diem at my job. I am very happy I decided to do so. I don't regret it, and my per diem job is constantly looking for extra help, and said they'd take me back in a heartbeat. I'm unsure of what steps I'll take after I'm done with my current travel assignment. But I know I made the right decision. Not only did I pay down some debt, but I learned a ton of things I never would have learned at my per diem job. It wasn't easy, but I'm proud of myself for taking a chance, as I usually never take chances whatsoever. Just thought it would be nice to post an update ?