Case Manager RN thinkin of movin to Houston. help!

[betbelhell]

Living in ft lauderdale fl and its quite expensive- making 28.75/hr. Salaries are low here- been an RN for 16 years. Rent downtown is 1400 a month. Wondering if Houston has more opportunuty,better salary and better cost of living? Want to stay in case management-have CCM certification- work for insurance now. Any input from houston nurseswould be appreciated /would love to hear from fellow case managers as well . I visited Houston for work and stayed int he Galleria area- really liked the area:)

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Hmm - I think you'd find rent in the Galleria area just about the same as where you are now. And if the rent did not include utilities, you should be aware that our utility rates are among the highest in the US - thanks to then-governor Bush who managed to deregulate that industry. In the summer, air conditioning can really skyrocket those electricity bills. Traffic in the Galleria area is horrendous - wouldn't advise living there unless you work in the immediate area. In general, Houston traffic can be a fearsome thing. If you are able to land a case mgt position in a hospital, you would probably want to try to live closer to your job.

I don't have a frame of reference for Case Mgt salaries .. so can't offer any help in that regard.