Relocation assistance??

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Relocation assistance is going to be on supply and demand. Usually in that field, more nurses than positions, so the bonus may not be as great.

Many that have come to California have done so as a traveller, where living expenses are covered, but you need experience before you can do that. You will probably have better luck with some of the smaller cities as far as getting a position in that area. There are hospitals that are offering $4,000 to about $10,000 bonus, but again those are usually not in the LDRPs. More for telemetry type units and night shift.

Also, be aware that bonuses are usually not payments 100% up front, but paid so much every few months, and they are heavily taxed.

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If you have a contract where they made the promises in writing, then by law, they need to honor the agreement. You need to contact an attorney, as that contract is a legal and binding agreement.

Also, if relocation packages or bonuses sound too good to be true, they usually are. First, they are not normally paid in one sum, but over the length of the contract before you will see the entire thing. There are some facilities here in the state that are offering $10,000 bonus for a three year contract, but many nurses are leaving after only three months, so please be very careful before you sign on the dotted line.