When you work PRN, you probably can’t expect any tangible perks, such as paid time off or sick leave. However, there are exceptions; when you work a specific number of hours for them each year, some companies will grant you vacation time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One advantage of working as a PRN is that you don’t have to ask for days off; you may hang up the phone when the caller ID shows the hospital’s phone number. Another PRN employee advantage is that you often get more money per hour than you would be working a staff position. If the hospital is in a rush to fill a post, you can even get paid double time for showing up.<\/span><\/p>\n

A hospital job may be easier to obtain if you are in the right location at the right moment. For example, if you have a PRN job, you are already well-known if you work on a unit. Your ideally good work ethic is already well recognized. Your name can be mentioned as a candidate when it’s time to hire someone for a full-time or part-time position. You can also first access job posts as you already work for the institution.<\/span><\/p>\n

To Wrap It Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Working as a PRN nurse may be fulfilling and wise if you\u2019re up to broadening your experience or getting first-hand experience.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is a PRN employee? When searching for nursing jobs, there are several things to consider before choosing the ideal option, including compensation, scheduling, availability, perks, and even prior experience. A PRN position can help you get your foot in the door if you’re seeking a full-time job in the hospital but aren’t having any …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs-carrier"],"yoast_head":"\n