is $27/hr in NYC ER really a normal pay?

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I was imagining that perhaps NYC pay would be good, but $27/hr plus housing seems a bit low, no? How do I find out what is good pay for an area? Thanks!

I am new to travel but have done A LOT of research since I decided that I want to explore the world of travel nursing and that seems VERY low.... Given RN's in NY make 70,000+ (non-travel) and and I am in the SE and RN's with @ least a year of experience are making close to that give or take $2.... Just my 2 cents!!! Good luck :)

HeartsOpenWide, RN

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I don't know travel nursing. But $27 with housing paid sounds good to me. Apartments in NYC are well over $2,000 for a dump. I will be making less than 27 at my new job here in California and no one is going to pay my mortgage...

NurseJacqui

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You are getting paid less because the housing is so expensive. So that sounds about right. A decent 1 bedroom NYC apt in doorman building goes for about $2500 or more. I was making almost $45 an hour as a staff ER nurse in NYC. But I didn't get free housing so it kinda evens out.

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thanks all. I really appreciate the responses!

EmergencyNrse

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I have never traveled to NYC

I keep seeing open orders in Manhattan & Bronx for over 40.00/hr

The tax-free compensation needs to be really big for 27.00.

Just my 0.02

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