RNs already do this. They're hourly, work three 12 hour shifts, and get paid for 40. Both of my sisters are RNs. One is now a director at a hospital, the oth

RNs already do this. They're hourly, work three 12 hour shifts, and get paid for 40. Both of my sisters are RNs. One is now a director at a hospital, the other has a normal RN position. The one who is still performing regular nursing responsibilities fills in at another hospital one day a week. Because she isn't getting benefits, her pay is higher, and she essentially pays her house note with that extra day a week.