Anyone truly happy about working nights?
I’m considering a nocturnist position but I am nervous about switching my schedule
160/hr, hybrid ICU with tele intensivist available
No procedures, codes, or rapids
Avg shift admission count is 6-8 and there is a APP from 7-10pm
It is a flexible schedule with 10 nights per month requirement
SoCal location
The biggest benefit is that this is the closest hospital to me (10 min commute) and I just moved in this house, we’ve done renovations and are not planning on moving for at least a couple yrs.
I’ve enjoyed nights as a resident. I am a night owl and I don’t think a schedule a 7 on 14 off would be too bad but my non healthcare family is concerned about my health if I start working nights. My current job environment was pretty toxin and looking back, I signed a pretty shitty contract so I’m trying not to make the same mistake.
Thoughts on the offer? I think the compensation rate is low but seems like the trade off is worth it. is anyone really happy with their nocturnist gig, or would everyone work days if the pay was the same?