Human Resources

Can a nurse work overtime voluntarily?

Yes, the law does not prohibit a nurse from voluntarily working overtime. A nurse may volunteer for overtime by agreeing to:

    • Work a particular day or shift over and above his or her regularly scheduled work hours
    • Be placed on an on-call roster
    • Prescheduled on-call time under
 – A collective bargaining agreement

 – Other written contract
 – Agreement to work


October 2018

Tags: New York, Nurse Mandatory Overtime