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Commissioners agree to continue double pay for per‑diem nursing staff on two minor holidays
Cheshire County Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary
Following a two‑year pilot, the commissioners agreed to continue paying double pay to per‑diem nursing staff for Memorial Day and Labor Day to improve holiday coverage and reduce reliance on higher‑cost travel staff.
Cheshire County commissioners voted to continue an incentive that pays per‑diem nursing staff double pay for two minor holidays—Memorial Day and Labor Day—after a multi‑year pilot showed increased staff pickup and cost savings compared with hiring travel nurses.
Catherine presented the program background, saying the county…
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