[newohiorn]

I couldn't figure out exactly where to post this. I interviewed for a contingent position at a nursing home working on the subacute/rehab side. I am a brand new grad RN. What kind of pay might I expect? I realize it varies by area (I'm in central Ohio), but should it be similar to local starting pay for a staff RN in our local hospitals or more because of being contingent with no benefits? Perhaps it's lower--I just don't know. How does LTC pay compare to staff RN pay? Thanks.

[CapeCodMermaid]

Is being a contingent the same as being Per Diem? Our new grads start at $19.00...with $1.50 more per hour for per diem.

[newohiorn]

Thanks for your reply, Cape Cod

[newohiorn]

I called to ask what pay they were offering--thought I would post it in case it can help someone else. Offered $28.75/hr for contingent (per diem) new grad RN to work in subacute area of nursing home. For comparison, staff RN positions in my area (central OH) start at about $21-22/hr--but those would be with benefits.

[CapeCodMermaid]

Originally Posted by newohiorn

I called to ask what pay they were offering--thought I would post it in case it can help someone else. Offered $28.75/hr for contingent (per diem) new grad RN to work in subacute area of nursing home. For comparison, staff RN positions in my area (central OH) start at about $21-22/hr--but those would be with benefits.

Holy Moly!!! New Grads don't make anywhere nearly that much here...I know nurses who've been working for 5+ years who still don't make that much.

[stillstudying]

I am a new grad LPN and was just hired to work a sub acute unit. I was offerred $20 an hour starting with benefits after 3 months, no shift differential and the unit has 34 beds. Hope that helps.

[Lindeeloorn]

new: same here. I just accepted a weekend position. declining the benefits should increase your hourly rate. nights and weekends should also pay more per hour. its called "at will" employment where I am. I've also been told that 20 -30 residents per RN is normal. LTC pays more here than most hospitals except "magnet" hospitals, like Cooper (south jersey) or Abington (PA) who can afford to pay more. Most places will work with you because they really need nurses. dont forget to ask the nurse recruiters if you are working with one.
hope this helps.
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