Which Nursing Jobs Don’t Require Shift Work?
Question: I am studying for my RN right now through an ADN program. I don’t want to work shifts. What are my options for finding nursing jobs that don’t require working nights and weekends? Are these types of nursing jobs hard to get? Sincerely, Bethany Answer: Dear Bethany, Thanks for your question. Many nursing students question their ability or willingness to work shift work, after all, it’s not something that most people are used to doing. While some nursing jobs demand shifts, others are more in line with “regular” work hours. It all depends on finding the right one for you. Hospital Nursing Jobs Traditionally, nurses who work in hospitals either find themselves working full-time off shifts (evenings or nights) or with a schedule that rotates them between the different shifts. However, where there nurses who work permanent off shifts, there are likely nurses who work only days. Finding a hospital that does permanent shifts may take some detective work, but in many places is possib
