Working a notice with scheduled PTO

[ittybittybabynurse]

Has anyone worked a notice that included scheduled PTO? Is that allowed? I know it would depend on the employer, but has anyone done this?

I am thinking of giving a one month notice and then dropping back to PRN at the hospital. I have scheduled PTO that would be included in the notice (the last weekend). I would like to use the PTO rather than getting paid out for it because I still get my weekend/night premium, otherwise the payout would be much less at the base rate.

Feedback? Thanks!

[Mulan]

I tried to do that once, go on vacation and use that as my resignation notice

and not go back after the vacation.

I was told however by HR that it would be considered leaving without notice.

So I canceled my vacation and worked out the notice instead.

[ittybittybabynurse]

That's why I was planning on a one month notice....we really only need to give two weeks. I am wondering would they honor the last weekend with my already scheduled PTO...

[wooh, BSN, RN]

Totally depends on the facility.

[SweetLemon]

I would recommend being really really careful doing something like that. On the one hand it makes sense and if you have the PTO you should be able to use it But... considering that you more then likely will be using managers and supervisors later on as references to jobs down the road (even if your next job is already lined up most employers ask for references to at least your 3 previous places of employment). They might say to your face you are allowed to do it but still feel frustrated and that you left them short staffed at the end of your notice. I hope your hospital is not run that way and that everyone is fair but I know where I am currently employed that would be something I would worry about. Also double check your contract and make sure that they allow you to take PTO in your final weeks of employment. Good Luck!