Brandon vs. Kissimme

[Lore77]

Hi!

I'm new to the site and this is my first post.

I would really like your opinion. Here goes. I'm relocating to Florida from up north and I got two job offers one from Brandon and one from Kissimme, both are ICU nights, both hospitals are HCA and offering 24.50 hour plus differentials I have three years experience, and I really like both places. Any recommendation? Is this salary average? Could I do any better? Is Brandon, Fl. Better place to live than Kissimme in regards to rent and safety? I'm single and don't have kids. Don't know what to do, any help.

Thanks,

[Karen]

Personally, Brandon is a nicer area. It is basically a suburb of Tampa. Brandon is a newer area and tampa has a lot of fun stuff/culture, near beach etc. Kissimmee was an old small town and it became a touristy area on the way to disney world in the 70's and 80's, there is not much substance and traffic is crazy in Orlando and Kissimmee. As for the rate it sounds low for florida, especially night shift but I guess it depends on your differential. I live on the east coast (Ft Pierce) and have been to both cities many times, if I were going to work in one or the other I would pick Brandon.

[Karen]

I reread your post and realized you weren't just coming for a winter contract. That hourly rate is probably what to expect for a full time position with benefits

[rwright15]

I work at BRH and absolutely love it. That pay is average around here. One thing about Brandon, for as long as I've been there, you can work 5 days/week. That really adds up. There are many places that will not let you have ot at all.