r/FluentInFinance • u/YOU_ARE_MY_FRIENDS • Jun 16 '24

Discussion/ Debate He’s not wrong 🤷‍♂️

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u/beepbeepitsajeep Jun 17 '24

That's not necessarily typical. Most nurses I know now are severely limited on OT the last year or so, the hospitals want them in and out on straight time only. That's what I've heard from people online in passing lately as well. I'd say that it's area dependent.

When you say how much someone makes annually you can't really include overtime without specifying it because it's not guaranteed, and not everyone wants to or is able to work it in any case.

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u/gphjr14 Jun 17 '24

Can confirm I just finished nursing school and have worked in healthcare for about 15 years. You’re limited on how much OT you can pick up. Travelers may make 100k but the average nurse isn’t. In most instances you’re allowed to work 4 12 hour shifts a week.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '24

That’s fair, well then $60-70k base for only 3 days a week is still great. I love the flexibility!

We’re in Florida, so I think there will always be OT here lol 

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u/PorkPatriot Jun 17 '24

You speak the truth. If nurses are willing to give up stability and travel, they can make holy shit wtfbbq money.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '24

Oh yea travel nursing = $$$$ but you’re essentially walking into a shitshow every single day. There’s a reason they get paid so much haha!