[NICU RN wannaB]

I am sorry if this has been asked and i just didnt see it in the long list of threads
What is the pay scale for starting RN's in NICU or Ob/GYN

[BittyBabyGrower]

Same as any new grad at the hospital you apply at

[natasha700]

It depends where you are located. I was a new grade in 1999 and my starting pay was 19.50 in california. Now in 2004 it is around 21-25$

[webbiedebbie]

Same as new grad in any hospital. There is no difference in pay between OB and say Med/Surg. We are paid as "nurses". Most won't pay extra in a specialty unless you are certified.

[RN,BSN,MSN]

Originally Posted by NICU RN wannaB

I am sorry if this has been asked and i just didnt see it in the long list of threads
What is the pay scale for starting RN's in NICU or Ob/GYN

My wife is a 22yr old with 1yr exp. NICU RN, and is making 52k anually.
RN=$$,$$$ so good luck!

"Its never to late to be what you might have been"

[Toby's mum]

I think it also depends where you are located i.e. what state you live in and the cost of living factor. For example, here in central NJ, the starting salary is $45K -$50K per year. Not too shabby, however, the cost of living is also significantly more than other places so it may be a wash.

[dawngloves]

Originally Posted by webbiedebbie

Same as new grad in any hospital. There is no difference in pay between OB and say Med/Surg. We are paid as "nurses". Most won't pay extra in a specialty unless you are certified.

Not true from where I sit. As a new grad I took a job in CCU and made $2 more than my friends that opted Med/Surg. I had to take a bevy of classesin relation to working in unit. Now, working in a NICU I make more than ever. New grads start at $26/hr. I am in a large East coast city hospital BTW.

[premern]

I have been a NICU R.N. for 3 years and recently moved to California and started out at 30.00hr plus 3.50 for nights so I make $33.50/hr pretty good for 3 years.

[wjf00]

I have said it before, but it bears repeating. Pay is way over rated when you are a new grad. Go where you will get the best orientation and support.

[wendiburrd]

When I started as a new Grad with my BSN in the NICU 5 years ago, I made $28/ hr, now I make approx $47/hr. I work at a Level 3 NICU in the Silicon Valley, which as most people know the cost of living is HIGH!!