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What does the hours look like for working as a neonatal nurse

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Evan’s Answer

Generally 3 12-hour shifts per week. 7AM-7:30 PM or 7PM-7:30 AM.
36 hours/week is considered full time.
Every other weekend & every other holiday.
Most jobs require rotating between day & night shifts.
Some facilities offer part time, per diem, and weekend program positions.

Another pro is the schedule is great for working mothers.
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Jeanette’s Answer

Those little neonates need 24 hour care so typically, as on all hospital units the shifts run 8 hours ( 7 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 11 pm, and 11 pm to 7 am). There are some hospitals that use 10 and 12 hour shifts, however.
New nurses normally start on the night shift; more experienced nurses usually work day shift.
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Laura’s Answer

As a full time nurse, hours and shifts can vary so greatly no matter what the specialty. Shifts can last from 4 to 12 hours and vary from 3 to 5 days per week. Some facilities will consider three 12hr shifts in a week full time. Weekends and holidays are usually rotated for fairness. There is even a weekend option for those who would prefer to work every weekend and have the week off.
In the NICU, I have had schedules where I have worked five 8hr days, schedules with three 12hr days, and some where I worked two 12hr and two 8hr shifts in a week to name a few options. At times, I have been scheduled every other weekend and sometimes only 1 per month.
So, with the vast flexibility of different shifts, length of hours, and rotations available...possibilities are endless.
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