Flexible Work Options

We understand that your job satisfaction is directly connected to your work schedule. A variety of scheduling options are available to fit your priorities and lifestyle.

Full-time

Options include:

• Three 12-hour shifts
• Five 8-hour shifts
• A combination of 8 and 12-hour shifts

Part-time

Options include:

• 8-hour shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• A combination of 8 and 12-hour shifts

Casual

This option is appealing to nurses who want to work fewer hours but maintain a relationship with their unit and with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

• Casual nurses work 40 hours during a 6-week schedule

Float Pool

Nurses may choose the flexibility and variety of working on multiple units through the Float Pool. Float Pool nurses are required to work two weekend shifts per month.
Options include:

• Full-time work
• Part-time work
• Dynamic scheduling to accommodate personal work requirements

Schedule Choices

Many nursing units offer nurses a Self Schedule option. They are able to select the days on the upcoming schedule they want to work. When their manager creates the schedule, he or she will balance the schedule requests with current patient needs in the unit.