Tough time on travel assignment

[koalafiedRN, ASN, RN]

I have been traveling for about 4 years. This is not the first time I have had a tough time on a travel assignment, but this is the first time that I just wanted to leave my contract. I was put on an 8 hour day shift for my orientation, but I am normally a 12 hour night shift nurse. The day shift has proven to be way too much for me. The pace is too fast and I am finding I can't get everything done in an 8 hour shift. I was told that I have to clock out by a certain time or they won't sign my time sheet because it is considered overtime. Believe me, I don't want to be there past my time, but I haven't finished my charting so technically it is illegal for me to clock out and keep charting. I am not use to taking care of 7 patients on a day shift. Not to mention, I made a medication error on my first day off of orientation. The nurse manager told me at the nurse's station in front of other staff and doctors that I was unsuccessful. I didn't respond immediately because I was so busy trying to make sure my patient's were safe. She didn't explain to me why I was unsuccessful and why did she have to do it in front of everyone instead of in her office. Sadly, I ended up crying but not in front of the manager. Another travel saw me and told me that this isn't the first time she has made a traveler cry and that she doesn't really like anyone.

Today I am going to be on an evening shift, so I am hoping that it will go better than the morning shift. Maybe I am just not a good fit for this assignment. I am not sure what action to take next. I honestly don't think I can finish this assignment.

[adventure_rn, MSN, NP]

The nurse manager told me at the nurse's station in front of other staff and doctors that I was unsuccessful. I didn't respond immediately because I was so busy trying to make sure my patient's were safe. She didn't explain to me why I was unsuccessful and why did she have to do it in front of everyone instead of in her office. Sadly, I ended up crying but not in front of the manager. Another travel saw me and told me that this isn't the first time she has made a traveler cry and that she doesn't really like anyone.

What a tool!!! I am so sorry that happened to you! I would cry too!

Did you say that you're contracted for your normal night shift and just orienting on days? If you do decide to stay, maybe she'll peace out at shift change each day and you'll never have to see her again.

[koalafiedRN, ASN, RN]

I am doing rotating shifts but I am hoping someone will switch with me if I decide to stay. I forgot to mention on here that my no code patient expired on the day that she told me I was unsuccessful.