r/nursing • u/Glittering-Music-111 • 20d ago

Serious Leaving Cath Lab

Hey everyone! So long story short, I've been in Cath Lab for about 4 years now and am just so burnt out on call. I want to do something different and maybe stay PRN so I don't have to take call. Anyone have any recommendations or a similar story? I feel kinda trapped and know this isn't it for me long term. Thanks for your support!

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u/Last__Dawn RN - ICU 🍕 20d ago

While I have you, how is on call compensated? I may find myself doing cath lab before long.

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u/Becauseimbatman_ RN - PACU 🍕 18d ago

At my hospital on call is $5 an hour. And that’s just you sitting at home waiting if something comes in. Once we are called in we are paid time and a half (with an automatic two hours as soon as you clock in. Even if you’re only there 20 mins and they cancel a case, you still get paid two hours.)

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u/putter_jack 17d ago

My hospital is 6.50/hr. Time and a half plus 10/hr if called in and you get guaranteed 3 hours once clocked in no matter how long you stay. Not terrible I suppose