Heads. Tails. The Two Sides of Strike Nursing

Thinking about taking on an assignment as a strike nurse? To help you weigh the pros and cons, we have shared some points on strike nursing, looking at both sides of the coin.

Thinking about taking on an assignment as a strike nurse? To help you weigh the pros and cons, we have shared some points on strike nursing, looking at both sides of the coin.

Heads – Flexibility

Strike nursing jobs are usually short-term contracts of about 2 weeks.

Tails – Quick Changes

The strike status could change at any moment, so you need to be prepared to adjust to the changing demand.

Heads – Travel Expenses

All your travel expenses are fully covered, including roundtrip airfare and transportation from the airport to your hotel.

Tails – Sharing a Room

Your family is not invited on a strike assignment. In fact, you may find yourself sharing a hotel room with another nurse.

Heads – Caring for Patients

As always, it’s great to care for your patients. With a strike assignment, you are helping to prevent patients from becoming innocent casualties in a labor dispute.

Tails – Moral Dilemma

Some nurses struggle with feelings of betrayal towards their fellow healthcare workers when they cross the picket line.

Heads – Great Pay

Strike nursing assignments need to be filled quickly, so they generally have a higher hourly rate.

Tails – Long Shifts

Because the hospital is running during a strike, they may need you to work longer shifts than normal.