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do you have to be on call when you are a nurse? or is it a shift preference

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Kimberly’s Answer

Depending on your job title and specialty, you may have to be on-call. I currently work in an outpatient cancer clinic giving chemotherapy. My hours are Mon-Friday 8-4:30 pm. No holidays, no weekends. At my previous job, I was in long-term care. I worked three 12-hour shifts in a row with 4 days off and there were some holidays where I volunteered to be on-call.
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Winnie’s Answer

Hey Dajonah,

Being on call depends on the position that you have with the company. Also, if you are working for a smaller company that provides services out of normal business hours and have limited staff, then you might be on call. In most management positions, nurses sometimes end up being on call and it all depends on the preferences of the company. Some have calls on a rotational basis on different months while others are on call on the weekends.

Again, the answer to this question varies as there are so many factors involved for a nurse to be on call. For the most part, most of the entry positions do not have to be on call but again, it all depends. I hope this helps and answers your question.
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Janice’s Answer

Hi Dajonah-
Being on call as a nurse varies with the position. Additionally, you would receive monetary reimbursement for your on call. Typically, you may be asked to be on call for weekends, holidays, or off shift in certain positions.

It is best to discuss any on call in an interview.

Nurses working in endoscopy, the OR, management, and special procedures may require on call hours (just to name a few).

If you are on call, this would probably require you to come to the facility to work. You would need to screen calls for emergent needs and questions before coming in to work.

Good luck with your nursing position!
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Casey’s Answer

No there are different shifts depending on your job hours of operation. They include day, swing (ex. 2-10pm), night shifts. There are also per diem shifts which means you can make your own shifts as you want to schedule them depending on what the company meeds. Nurses usually work 8,10,or 12 hour shifts.
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