Offer a real window
Choose time you can actually enjoy, rather than the first hour after a shift. A rested Tuesday afternoon can be a better date than an exhausted Saturday morning.
Say what recovery looks like
A short note about needing sleep after nights helps a new connection understand your pace. You never need to disclose a roster, hospital, or exact shift location.
Keep the first plan simple
Pick a public place and a plan easy to change. Use shared availability to reduce the back-and-forth, and let chemistry stay human.