How much do NY nurses make?

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Hello,

I am new to the forum. I just moved back up to NY from Orlando Florida. I am an experienced RN-C (over 2 years). I have an ASN degree. In Florida I started at $17.05/hr as a GN in 2002, and was making $18.75/hr base before I moved. I was working the night shifts - 7pm-7am, and every other weekends. In Florida, we got between 15-33% more for differentials for nights and weekends and a little higher for holidays. My salary did include benefits and 401K, ect. I made a total of $41,000 last year working the night shift. I currently live in Long Island, Nassau county, and was wondering if anyone can tell me how much I will make working in one of the local hospitals in Nassau county? How much an hour? how much are the night differentials? How much a year? I am hoping to work for one of the North Shore hospitals, hopefully on a post surgical womens unit (if they have a unit like that, or mother baby), which is where I worked in Florida. I was also wondering how do the night differentials work, are they a % of what you make or do they give you more/hr? Any help will be greatly aprreciated. Thanks. :p

Michele

Specializes in Tele, Medsurg, Stepdown.

sorry but after 2 years of nursing school hell I wouldnt want to live in a tuna can and pay what people in brooklyn/queens pay for 2 bedroom apartments. Just my 2 cents

Tuna can. LOL! (Sad thing is you're not exaggerating, I've seen them)

Your 2 cents make a lot of sense, kevin and Queens was my very next choice (my ex g/f is from there.

thanks, dude.

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Specializes in Global Health Informatics, MNCH.

Some places in BK and Queens are getting just as expensive as Manhattan (Astoria, Williamsburg and Park Slope come to mind). I got a large 1 bedroom apartment in Inwood that's close to where I'll be going to school and hopefully working someday, and I don't think I'm paying much more than I would in another borough. Rents in Inwood for a 1 bedroom are between 800-1200 a month.

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just for refference. In Sheepsheadbay brooklyn (which is considered a very good area) a 2 bedroom will run you 1100-1300 bucks. It will be a 40 minute commute into the city.

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Really, that's all for upstate NY?? That is about the same as Florida. :o

Michele.

Life in upstate NY is very different from life in NYC. Everything costs more in the city, especially rent (even for a 'tuna can'). Would you believe me if I told you there are places upstate where you can still buy a 4 bedroom colonial style home (with a nice big yard) for under $200k! So yes, salaries are a bit lower there than here in the city.

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be that as it may...I couldnt live in upstate NY even for FREE. I've lived out on long island for a year and on any given day you could of told me I was in Eastern Europe I wouldnt have known a difference.... To each his/her own...

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be that as it may...I couldnt live in upstate NY even for FREE. I've lived out on long island for a year and on any given day you could of told me I was in Eastern Europe I wouldnt have known a difference.... To each his/her own...

Can't say I blame you. Living in upstate NY would be a stretch for anyone who's used to city life, especially NYC city life.:)

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one bedroom apt in the city is around 1600. im renting a loft for 1200 in 21st/2nd ave. its a walking distance to my hospital though.:)

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That is great news!

I have a related question for you guys: Can a recent grad (with that kind of salary) afford to rent a nice 1 bed apartment in Manhattan, along with all other living expenses?

I ask because I always wanted to live and experience the City, even if it's for only a year or two.

I'm from FL btw.

Thanks.

The kind of place you are talking about will cost upwards of $2,000. You may have to stockpile the ramen noodles to conserve cash. Welcome to Manhattan. : )

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Living in NYC is definitely a dream of mine, and while the costs of living there will be steeper than in other places, I can get rid of my car and all the other expenses that go with it. All I know, is that if I am going to work in the city, I'm living in the city...that's part of the excitement. I figure I work two 12hr OT shifts, it'll bring my rent to very affordable means.

Kris

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If you are really interested in Living in NY city but not sure if you will like it - try travel nursing. It is a great opportunity to try things without the long term committment, usually just 3 months. They will put you up in an apartment in the city and give you an hourly. I don';t know what the going rate is but I know it will be more than 20 including an apt.

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NYC area hospitals offer a much higher pay rate. However the cost of living is much higher in those areas.

I live in upstate NY New grad start here between $ 19 - $20 an hour.

Casper Im in Rochester too--going to MCC. I'm curious which hospital you work for. (OK to PM me if you'd rather)

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i am planning to work in a rehab center in ny. how much can i earn / hour?

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