I work as a RN on a psychiatric unit at a NYC public hospital. I was out just about all of 2021 after being badly injured by a violent patient. Workers Comp fought me tooth and nail and I was forced to sell my personal belongings to survive. (I’ve finally won my WC case and am waiting for my reimbursement of pay, sick/vaca time used and a one time settlement based on permanent injury % to one of my limbs).
I’ve been busting my ass since coming back trying to buy some things I was forced to sell while out while also paying down the credit card debt I was forced to run up. So I’ve been working a lot of OT. I’m going to New Orleans for a short getaway starting next Wednesday. My only days off before that were Sat/Sun this weekend.
My boss told me she needed me this weekend since people are on vaca or out injured (yes, it can be a dangerous job). I told her I only have those 2 days off prior to flying out on Wednesday. She said “That’s ok, you only need one day off to get everything done before you go.” I told her no but she still entered me in for Saturday. Then she wrote me in for the Saturday after I get back. I get back the following Tuesday and am already working Wed/Thur/Fri. These are 12.5 hour shifts on a very high acuity psych ward. I’ve told her no twice and she laughs it off. Says it’s no big deal since I’ve been killings myself with OT for months now.
I’m already totally burnt out since my return and have a newly found hatred for nyc since they denied my injuries for so long.
Problem is, I love my boss. We were friends/coworkers for years before she got promoted. She would never take advantage of any of the other nurses like she’s been doing to me though. Not sure what to do