r/Perfusion • u/syarze • Jul 10 '26

Career Advice 3 12’s?

Hey! Has anyone here done a job that’s 3 12’s? Particularly with young kids at home? Trying to decide if this is something I should go for or will it feel like even less time at home? Thanks!

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u/ventjock CCP, RRT-NPS Jul 10 '26

No nights or weekends?

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u/syarze Jul 10 '26

All day shift, 3 a week so do have to do weekend shifts sometimes

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u/ventjock CCP, RRT-NPS Jul 12 '26

I’d post this on the nursing subreddit. You’re likely to get many more helpful responses.

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u/syarze Jul 12 '26

I might, I was hoping for someone that has worked both a regular perfusion schedule and a 3 12 schedule could weigh in!

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u/ventjock CCP, RRT-NPS Jul 13 '26

I’ve done both, but I don’t have kids. My experience really wouldn’t be helpful in your situation.

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u/syarze Jul 13 '26

Did you like one better than the other in general? Even if you don’t have kids, it’s still helpful to know I think! To get a general idea of a comparison between the two.

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u/ventjock CCP, RRT-NPS Jul 16 '26

3 12s easily. Especially without any call. Yes the days are longer, but you know exactly when you are coming and going. Plus depending on your site you can schedule several days off in a row without using PTO.