Short Term Layoffs. A. A short term layoff is defined as one expected not to be permanent, and shall be accomplished according to the following layoff sequence, all within the individual Article 6.1 nursing unit where the layoffs are to occur: 1. Volunteers from the unit; 2. Temporary/Traveler (Agency) nurses; 3. Probationary nurses; 4. Supplemental nurses; 5. All other nurses on the basis of seniority, provided the remaining nurses are capable of performing all required job duties given no more than a one (1) week orientation. B. For the purposes of this Article 7.2, daily fluctuation of census requiring the Hospital to place nurses on MRO/MRS time shall not constitute a layoff or reduction of hours. C. Nurses who volunteer for layoff or reduction of hours, who would not otherwise be laid off, shall do so for a minimum period of thirty (30) calendar days, but in no event will such period exceed ninety (90) calendar days. D. During such layoff, a nurse's status will remain unchanged. E. If a short term layoff lasts sixty (60) calendar days, it will be considered a long term layoff and Article
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Short Term Layoffs. A. A short term layoff is defined as one expected not to be permanent, and shall be accomplished according to the following layoff sequence, all within the individual Article 6.1 nursing unit where the layoffs are to occur:
1. Volunteers from the unit;
2. Temporary/Traveler (Agency) nurses;
3. Probationary nurses;
4. Supplemental nurses;
5. All other nurses on the basis of seniority, provided the remaining nurses are capable of performing all required job duties given no more than a one
one (1) week orientation.
B. For the purposes of this Article 7.2, daily fluctuation of census requiring the Hospital to place nurses on MRO/MRS time shall not constitute a layoff or reduction of hours.
C. Nurses who volunteer for layoff or reduction of hours, who would not otherwise be laid off, shall do so for a minimum period of thirty (30) calendar days, but in no event will such period exceed ninety (90) calendar days.
D. During such layoff, a nurse's status will remain unchanged.
E. If a short term layoff lasts sixty (60) calendar days, it will be considered a long term layoff and Article
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement