The short answer: for under thirty bucks you can get a nurse a dark-humor shirt they'll actually wear. Our tees run from $24.99 (S–XL), $26.99 (2XL) and $27.99 (3XL). Add a few dollars of something practical (earplugs, lip balm or a coffee card) and you've got a gift that is funny and useful.
Is every tee really under thirty dollars? Yes. Every tee is $24.99 in S–XL, $26.99 in 2XL and $27.99 in 3XL, so even the biggest size stays under thirty dollars before shipping. US shipping is $4.95 for the first item and $2.40 for each additional item.
Start with the original
The 3AM Club Tee - Night Shift Only
The original. In S–XL it fits even a strict 25-dollar Secret Santa cap. It's for the nurse who says “good morning” at 7PM and means it.
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the The 3AM Club Tee - Night Shift Only
More nurse gifts under thirty dollars
Understaffed & Overcaffeinated Tee
It's an honest staffing report, in shirt form. It works for almost any nurse on almost any unit, which makes it the safest pick when you drew a name you barely know.
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the Understaffed & Overcaffeinated Tee
If It Wasn't Charted, It Didn't Happen Nurse Tee
This is the first commandment of nursing. It's for the nurse who documents like the lawyers are watching (they are).
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the If It Wasn't Charted, It Didn't Happen Nurse Tee
Save Me a Plate Holiday Shift Tee
It's the holiday pick for the nurse working Christmas while the family eats without them. Gift it with an actual saved plate for the full effect.
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the Save Me a Plate Holiday Shift Tee
My Cardio Is Running Room to Room Nurse Tee
It's for the nurse whose step count is a cry for help. Flu season makes it even more accurate.
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the My Cardio Is Running Room to Room Nurse Tee
Count by 5s. Cry by 4s. Pharmacy Tee
It's for the pharmacist or pharm tech on your list. If you're doing a unit swap, the pharmacy deserves to be included too.
$24.99 (S–XL) · $26.99 (2XL) · $27.99 (3XL) · Shop the Count by 5s. Cry by 4s. Pharmacy Tee
How to pick when you barely know them
You drew the name of the travel nurse who started two weeks ago. Don't panic. Here's how to choose:
- Night shift or day shift? If they work nights, go with the Night Shift Only tee. If you don't know, assume caffeine. The Understaffed & Overcaffeinated Tee is basically universal.
- Do they chart a lot? Of course they do. That's what If It Wasn't Charted is for.
- Are they working the holiday? Then it's Save Me a Plate, no contest.
- Are they not a nurse at all? The pharmacy tee covers pharmacists and pharm techs. For RTs and other techs, see our new drops.
- Still unsure? Joke about the job, never the person. Short staffing and cold coffee are safe. Their patients and their love life are not.
Cheap add-ons to round it out
These are our suggestions, and we don't sell them: - Foam earplugs, for the night-shifters. - A decent lip balm or hand cream. - A coffee shop gift card, at a place open early or late. - A handwritten note that doesn't use the word "sacrifice."
Secret Santa tips for nurse units
- Check the cap first. If it's a hard 25-dollar cap, any tee in S–XL works at $24.99. If it's thirty dollars, every tee in every size fits.
- Don't forget nights. If you're doing a unit swap, make sure night shift is in the drawing and that the gifts actually reach them.
- Order early. Every 3AM Club shirt is printed after you order. Production takes 3–5 business days, then US standard shipping takes 3–7 business days, so plan on roughly 6–12 business days total. US shipping is $4.95 for the first item and $2.40 for each additional item. The holiday order-by date will be posted on Shipping & Returns once it's announced.
FAQ
Are there nurse gifts under thirty dollars at The 3AM Club? Yes, all of them. Every tee is $24.99 in S–XL, $26.99 in 2XL and $27.99 in 3XL.
What's a good Secret Santa gift for a nurse? A funny shirt about the job (short staffing, charting, caffeine) plus a small practical add-on like earplugs or a coffee card. Stick to jokes about the job, not the person.
How long does shipping take? Every 3AM Club shirt is printed after you order. Production takes 3–5 business days, then US standard shipping takes 3–7 business days, so plan on roughly 6–12 business days total. US shipping is $4.95 for the first item and $2.40 for each additional item.
How do 3AM Club shirts fit? Every tee is printed on the Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex tee: classic fit and true to size. Size up if they'll wear it over scrubs. Measurements are in the Size Guide.
What if the shirt arrives damaged? Every shirt is made to order. Damaged or misprinted items are replaced within 30 days. Everything else is covered in Shipping & Returns.