Union for this purpose. Many NP switch back into registered nurse cause the pay is better.She said registered nurse can get paid 100k. Resource webpage for SEIU Healthcare PA Commonwealth Nurses and Health Professionals in the DMVA, DOH, DOC and DHS A health care facility is prohibited from requiring patient care employees to work more than agreed to, predetermined and regularly scheduled work shifts. Loss of pay for Nurses exceeding their sick leave shall be based on the current rate of pay of the Nurse in the year of occurrence. 5.