The state of the economy is factoring in. For me working agency, pool, casual relief, etc. I'm finding that staff nurses are working as much overtime as they can (to keep up with bills, mortgages, etc). It's not leaving many hours to go around.

Melanie (my wife) has been seeing the same thing in the hospital ICU, etc. Can't blame people for working to pay their bills.

Have been hearing new graduates complain loudly that they can't find jobs, or need to work nights, off shifts, etc.

Nursing school graduates face uncertain job future"Like any new degree-holder, the nurses are worried about jobs. "Because of the economy, there aren't a lot of places that are hiring," Medina said. Even though the state has a nursing shortage, some employers have a limited number of slots for entry-level nurses because they cost more to train, Medina added. The economic downturn is also taking a toll on the school."
http://www.azcentral.com/commu…..g1219.html

Working temporary, I've always followed the work, travelled farther, changed shifts.

Can see how others might be disappointed that they need to also.

Andrew Lopez, RN
http://www.nursefriendly.com