Relocating to Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler area

U.S.A. Arizona

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Specializes in ICU 3+ years, travel nurse 1+ years.

Hi, I'm considering relocating to the SE Phoenix metro area. I've been doing some research on the hospitals in the area and still have a few questions, maybe you guys could help me. I have 4 years experience in the ICU, two of which is travel nurse experience, and have my BSN. What is the approximate pay scale for non-new grad RNs? I saw on one website it is $33/hr, is that true? Also, do hospitals still have sign-on bonuses or relocation bonuses? Any favorite hospitals to work at? Any info is much appreciated! :)

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I would expect you to receive at least $33 with your experience in a high demand specialty, not counting the differential of course. My pay is close to that right now with a BSN and 3 years in infusion, I also work part time at a SNF and make $35.

The IASIS hospitals seems to be having some trouble, especially Mountain Vista (Crismon & Baseline). The Banner hospitals, which are in abundance in the East Valley, have mixed reviews. Don't work there is you plan on wanting s raise or anything. I was at Banner Gateway about 3 months ago and the L&D nurses were very unhappy with their current circumstances but that can be departmental as you know.

Personally I really like Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert. The benefits are fantastic and I find the corporate culture very favorable and employee orientated. Chandler is in the middle of building a new tower that will add about 100 beds, should be completed in about 2.5 years. The new tower will expand the ER, ICU, CVICU, OR, and Tele. I know that Tele has been doing a lot of hiring in anticipation of the growth.

There is a massive Intel plant that is currently being built south of Chandler that is supposed to bring thousands of new jobs (and patients) to the East Valley.

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My mom has worked at CRMC since 93 and my aunt since 2002. They both seem happy.

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