Work full-time but need extra $$$

[werlp]

I work full-time, which means 3 12-hour shifts, at a intermediate med-surg unit in a hospital. I am in need of extra money and was wondering if you have any suggestions on where I should look for a job. I was thinking per diem work, but I have no idea where to work.

Thanks,

Lisa

[EDRN-2010]

Where do you live? what is the job market like there? what kind of job postings have you seen in your area? what are you interested in?

I work full-time, which means 3 12-hour shifts, at a intermediate med-surg unit in a hospital. I am in need of extra money and was wondering if you have any suggestions on where I should look for a job. I was thinking per diem work, but I have no idea where to work.

Thanks,

Lisa

[Blackheartednurse]

Home health care or pick up extra shift at another hospital...

[sunnycalifRN]

You could sign up with a local nursing registry and pick up shifts on your days off.

[caliotter3]

Lots of hospital nurses pick up extra shifts with a home health agency. You can have a set schedule which is better than waiting for a call.

[NursKris82]

I work at a nursing home a couple times a pay period. They usually work only 8 hour shifts, need the help and the work is different, so it's not the same as you always do. It's not easy, but I enjoy it.

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

I need some extra money too. I am going to try a LTC 8-12 a week. I have co-workers who work one to two shifts at other hospitals in ER, ICU, or Med Surg to make extra money. Others work OT at our current place of work.

[Perpetual Student]

Check into private duty home care agencies if you have a fairly steady schedule. The pay's usually not especially high, but the stress level is usually fairly low and it's easy on your body (too easy I think as I poke my growing gut ).

Look into what agencies in your area staff your hospital and others. Ask any agency nurses you bump into about their experiences. Look on the websites of other local hospitals for per diem opportunities.

As far as starting the search goes you might start in the local classifieds and find the names of some facilities and agencies. Then you can get on their websites to learn more and apply.

[NYC RN]

i think that an agency can help, but these days, agency work can be limited. i think it is more important to develop multiple streams of income using your nursing skills. these are some of the things that have worked for me.

1) i sell a product that helps to lower cholesterol.

2) i am a cpr instructor.

3) i network with other nurses and health care professional, as a result, i have had income opportunities that i would have never known about otherwise. for example, i once taught medication administration techniques to daycare owners. i found out about that opportunity thru a network contact.

i think that many nurses need to think outside the box. we have skills and expertise that is in demand. if we learn to market them and let others know what we do, it may help us to earn greater income than we can imagine.

if you ever need any further help, feel free to contact me.

aaron

[erwigg]

try writting articles and selling to varing mags, group newsletters etc. it takes awhile to build a rep as a writer, find the places to give to but does provide some easier money then working more and more shifts when you are tired from working the other more and more

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I would seriously consider making lifestyle changes that allowed you to live within your means.

Otherwise, is it possible to pull extra shifts on another unit within your facility or even your own unit?

[gmw1975]

Per diem work is a great way to make extra cash and see what other facilities in your area are like. And, it never hurts to make yourself familiar to lots of people. You never know when you may be looking for a staff job somewhere and already knowing some of the staff couldn't hurt. Good luck!