How much does a Registered Nurse make if they work 12 hours per day, 7 days per week?
Is it possible to work that much as a nurse?
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Is it possible to work that much as a nurse?
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$2000-$3500 per week.
Pay depends on which state you live in and whether you work days, nights, or weekends. It also depends on which floor you work on. Working 7 days in a row on the same floor may drive a person to drink and/or instill a desire to harm your patients and possibly co-workers.
You could not work 7 12’s a week.You would be too exhausted and the employer wouldn’t allow that much overtime.
I think the answer that question should be Not Enough.
I have worked 11 12 hours with only one day off in between. After that experience I was exhausted and slept for three days with feeling better. I don’t advise doing it, even though my paycheck looked very happy. lol. I also agree with akyelkin, it all depends on several factors. It is something I wouldn’t do again though.