Pay rates in the Palm Springs area

U.S.A. California

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Specializes in Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine.

Hello, all. I was wondering whether anyone had any information or insight into pay rates at the two big hospitals in the Palm Springs area -- Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. I'm considering relocating to Palm Springs in the next year or two, and I was wondering roughly what kind of hourly rate I could expect with about 5 years of experience (and a BSN).

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks....Don

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

I actually have a document from when I had inquired to their program back in September 2008 for Desert Regional Medical Center.

An RN with a BSN and 5 years experience would have a base rate of 35.96/hourly. However, this may be a little higher now since it is two years later.

Per diem rate was 40.86/hourly

PM differential is 7% and night shift differential is 13%

I know that Eisenhower is one of the lower paying hospitals in the area. They also have a huge emphasis on customer service because they tend to cater to wealthy elderly patients. It is a absolutely beautiful hospital and has top of the line equipment, but you have to have a smile on your face consistently. But you would make more at Desert Regional.

That's all the info I have, hope it's enough.

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Specializes in Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine.

Hey, Nicki. Thanks very, very much. Really helpful information, even if I am 2 years or so away from relocating to Palm Springs. It kind of surprised me to learn that Eisenhower pays less than Desert Regional.....mostly since Eisenhower is a not-for-profit, and Desert Regional is owned by the for-profit (and notoriously cheap) Tenet chain. Oh well....live and learn!

Many thanks....Don

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

Eisenhower may say it's a non-profit, but most non-profit hospitals don't look that nice.

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Specializes in Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine.

LOL....that's generally true. We have a great exception here - St. Louis Children's Hospital. It's like Disney World in there.....amazing place.

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Am planning to move to the palm springs area in two months. I have been a RN for 3 years and wondering how much to expect. Am worried about the high CA taxes may leave me with barely enough or with less than what I make in TX.

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