On-Call Nursing: What to Expect
Common in OR, cath lab, L&D. Pay structures, callbacks.
On-call exists in some specialties. Pay structures vary.
Common specialties
OR, cath lab, L&D, dialysis, sometimes specialty floors.
Pay
$3-6/h while on call. Worked-hour rate (often premium) when activated.
Lifestyle
Phone always on. Within 30-60 min of hospital usually. Sleep disrupted.
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