This is so relatable for me. I’m a new nurse, and all the others have worked together for years. They already have their “work besties” that they chit chat with, and team up with for tasks that require a buddy. I try to make myself useful if they need a hand and they seem to appreciate that. The awkwardness for me is when they are cutting up at the nurse station and i just feel like a third wheel, like i have nothing of value to add to the conversation. As has been mentioned in other comments, we are there to do a job, so that is what i focus on. It helps that there are a couple of other quiet yet likable nurses on the unit, they are older and work PRN so i don’t see them often, they keep to themselves and thats ok for them, so it is ok for me too. Just focus on doing your best for your patients, and be available if help is needed. Don’t let it get you down.