Any Florida Nurses???

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Hey, I just recently passed my boards and moved to the florida panhandle and just got my first job offer. Its a great hospital and everyone who works there is awesome, but the salary is ridiculously low. I'm talking, really really low. I heard nurses in florida usually make around 40-50 k, but what I would be making wouldnt be anywhere near that. Dont get me wrong, Im more for the experience rather than the money (which is why I will probably end up taking the job) but I just dont know. Does anyone how much your salary usually goes up with each year you work?

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I worked in FL years ago and the pay was low. Considering that you're talking about the panhandle I am not surprised. Being next door to AL, MS - I can imagine that those areas are not going to net you much cash. Those areas have always typically been economically depressed.

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Specializes in Derm/Wound Care/OP Surgery/LTC.

For your first year, I would go for experience as well. The salaries in Florida are painfully low. I came from New York to Florida and cannot believe the difference in salaries. and don't let anyone give you the "cost of living is cheaper" argument. It was once true...but not so much anymore.

Hang in there.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

For unexperienced RN in the Florida Panhandle, I would not be surprised at 15-20 per hour.

About ten years ago, the pay rates were 12-18/hr for new nurses.

I have seen facilities (not in the panhandle) that are offering a laughable 16-19/hr for travelers. Despite the fact that they have to be experienced.

While the COL in the panhandle is probably lower than Orlando, or Miami, it still is not as low as it used to be.

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I live in Florida, graduated 2 yrs. 4 mos. ago, and make roughly $52,000/yr working Hospice. This includes a little overtime and mileage. I believe I get paid a little more than hospital (I'm paid by the hr.).

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Hey there.. I also live in Florida.. I don't work yet, but I am planning to. I'm a CNA in training for my LPN at my high school. :yelclap::yeah::nurse:

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative care.
I live in Florida, graduated 2 yrs. 4 mos. ago, and make roughly $52,000/yr working Hospice. This includes a little overtime and mileage. I believe I get paid a little more than hospital (I'm paid by the hr.).

Out of interest which Hospice do you work in. also can I ask a questions (which may seem strange) do clients have to pay for hospice care? I am an English Nurse and work in my nearby hospice but the care is all free and the Hospice relies on community donations to operate I was just interested to know whether this is the same in the US? :)

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Specializes in Dialysis, Home Care, Hospice.

Hi. I live in Northeast Florida. I've been a nurse for 12 years. I am also currently a Hospice nurse and make a little over $52,000/yr. I was offered a job at Shands Jacksonville at $26/hr for day shift which I declined. The first RN position I was ever offered was $15/hr so while we are still considered one of the lower paying states, you can see the pay has definitely increased. As little as 5 years ago, I was making $18/hr. I wish you luck.

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Specializes in Post Anesthesia.

Is it still true that Fla has no state income tax?, that could make up for some of the poor wages but there is still going to be a price to be paid for sunshine. There is a reason people retire to Florida from Ohio and rarely the other way around.

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Specializes in Dialysis, Home Care, Hospice.
Is it still true that Fla has no state income tax?, that could make up for some of the poor wages but there is still going to be a price to be paid for sunshine. There is a reason people retire to Florida from Ohio and rarely the other way around.

It is true that we have no state income tax.

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Is it still true that Fla has no state income tax?, that could make up for some of the poor wages but there is still going to be a price to be paid for sunshine. There is a reason people retire to Florida from Ohio and rarely the other way around.

Yes, it's true. There isn't a state income tax in florida. But trust me, we are overpaying for the sunshine with high real estate costs, ridiculous home owner's insurance rates (if you can find a company to insure you), and high property taxes. This is in addition to the lower wages.

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I will soon be relocating to Jacksonville Florida and when I found out how much a nurse gets paid I just about fell out of my seat. It is a crime shame the salary for nurses in Florida. With all the selfless work we do and put our lives and licenses on the line it is a slap in the face. But as for that, since I am still moving and need a job, what is the best hospital to work for?

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