$39/hr???

Sep 24, 2008 11:43 PM

by premedturnednursing

I'm still a nursing student, but there's a rumor floating around our program that you can make $39/hr working at the children's hospital in Fort Worth on the weekends. As a new grad. Seems a tad high to me, but what do I know??

What can I REALLY expect to make as a new grad in 2009??

(and yes, I researched this before I started nursing school, so I have an idea, but I just want to know the "going rate" right now...people are always so reluctant to share that info..........so at least a range would be great!)

Thanks!

**TheCommuter** · Sep 25, 2008, 12:02 AM

Re: $39/hr???

Most DFW hospitals will pay RN new grads in the $23 hourly range.

typoagain · Sep 25, 2008, 08:48 AM

Re: $39/hr???

I live in west texas-Midland, Odessa, Big Spring. Cost of living here is lower than Dallas or Houston. Starting wage here is $20.50 plus about $5.00 for night shift diff and an extra $2.00 for weekends. I talked to 6 other hospitals before I choose to go to work at the place that actually paid the LOWEST in that area. I love my job and think that I made the right choice. I also choose to work nights. I have worked days to fill in on occasion and find that will probibly never work days. Nights tend to be so much more relaxed.

pedirn1 · Sep 25, 2008, 01:29 PM

Re: $39/hr???

I assume you are talking about Cook Childrens Medical Center. I graduated in May and I currently work there on a med/surg floor. Starting pay for days is $25.48 plus:
$5.00 diff for week nights
$4.00 diff for weekend days
$9.00 diff for weekend nights
So if you work weekend nights as a new grad you can make $34.48/hr.

abbabask · Sep 25, 2008, 01:30 PM

Re: $39/hr???

My best friend is a new grad a Cooks Childrens.. I assume that's the one you're talking about.. and yes, she works nights/weekends and makes about $38/hr starting out. The base pay at cooks is already higher than most hospitals for new grads, but with those shift diffs, you're sittin' pretty!

vamedic4 · Sep 25, 2008, 03:39 PM

Re: $39/hr???

Going rate for a new grad is 25 plus per hour at my facility. Shift diff brings that up to almost 38, not quite. But keep in mind - this is new grad pay. Once you're a nurse for a year and ascend (become a higher level clinical nurse), you automatically get a big raise on top of your annual. Let me know if you need more info.

Yes, it's possible.

vamedic4

NeoNurseTX · Sep 25, 2008, 05:23 PM

Re: $39/hr???

I wouldn't doubt it..but you work ALL weekends...so it can wreak havoc on a social life. I thought I wanted to be a weekender, but now I'm not so sure...

dreamon · Sep 26, 2008, 10:12 PM

Re: $39/hr???

So how long can someone work weekends before they can (or are allowed to) change? A year? Longer?

NeoNurseTX · Sep 27, 2008, 12:16 AM

Re: $39/hr???

Originally Posted by dreamon

So how long can someone work weekends before they can (or are allowed to) change? A year? Longer?

My facility you have to have at least a year or two experience BEFORE you are allowed to be a weekender.

RN1989 · Sep 27, 2008, 10:22 AM

Re: $39/hr???

Originally Posted by dreamon

So how long can someone work weekends before they can (or are allowed to) change? A year? Longer?

Most facilities don't have a time period for something like that, compared to switching units. But there must be an open slot for you to take on another shift or day, etc. And often times there must be someone to replace you on that shift as well, as all weekends can sometimes be difficult to get a replacement.

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