Job market in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte?

[83studentnurse]

We are considering a move to either Raleigh-Durham or Charlotte. I'm curious what the job market is like in these areas. I have some hands on and also some sales/case management skills.

I am enrolled in a bsn/msn program, but don't hold either yet.

hank so much in advance!

[vengeance]

market in the raleigh area is strong especially if you are willing to look at satellite hosp

[83studentnurse]

Thank you! Any rough estimates of salaries for nurses wih a few years' experience?

[83studentnurse]

For what it's worth, I also have non clinical experience (more in the case management and sales arena); I might be looking for a job that utilizes those skills rather than a floor nursing position, but I could do either.

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

$$ in R-D low $20s/hr

[AlexwoodyRn]

It is one of the number one areas to live in the US. I was thinking about moving there before I picked Milwaukee. Great job market, cost of living.

[83studentnurse]

Yes, I have heard nothing but good things about the area! Low 20s is not what I was hoping for in salary, unfortunately, but I would have to do the math on cost of living vs salary to see how it really compares to here.

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

Low 20s is base, there are differentials. There is also a healthy prn market too if you want to work more than 3 days. I bring home ~50k. We have a 3600 sq ft house and live nicely. originally from Chicago where the pay is lot higher but the cost of living is even higher. Weather sucks in Chi/Mil area. Great places to visit... but here is a ton to do down and it is a very diverse population. We love it

[MendedHeart]

Im in Raleigh at a local Hospital. Base pay is about $21 for new RN. BUT this is my first full year of nursing and with shift diffs, weekend pay, incentive pay and overtime, I made almost $80k this past year. My mortgage is $1100 for 3b/2b house outside of Raleigh. The opportunities are pretty good right now. Many hospitals building and expanding