The standard RN schedule is 12-hr shifts, but 3 days on and 4 off..  So they work 36-hours per week.  Often times they can build their own schedules, so they can work something like, Th - F - S - S - M - W then have a week off without PTO.  On-Call is typically voluntary, but typically pays very well past 36-hrs per week.<p>My wife&#x27;s a nurse and it&#x27;s an amazing schedule if you like to travel. Especially in California since they are actually well compensated for their time, and can afford to do so.<p>Your mileage may vary by state though, we came to California from Michigan where they treated nurses like shit and it was extremely dangerous for patients too (1 ICU nurse taking care of upwards 5 or 6 critically ill patients etc.) but the schedule was pretty much the same.