Work Preference. Preference for available bargaining unit work shall be given to bargaining unit employees over nurses supplied through outside agencies provided that the bargaining unit employee is qualified for the position. A bargaining unit employee may bump an agency nurse with at least 24-hour notice before the start of the shift. In the event there is less than 24 hours notice then Virtua shall have the discretion whether or not to permit the bumping to occur. In the event of call-outs, bargaining unit employees who have made themselves available, followed by bargaining unit employees currently on duty, shall be offered said work prior to Virtua utilizing outside agency personnel.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement