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I am a new grad from Chicago I have have accepted a position at Memorial Hospital and was surprised at how low their pay is. This was the same thing at Erlanger. Around $18-$19 per hour for new grad. Does it ever get better with experience or do you just get the little 3% raise increase. Are there other RN opportunities there?

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Specializes in Clinical Risk Management.

Welcome to the area! After you have some experience, you can try to work for one of the insurance companies in town.

And yes, the pay is low in this area of the country. We have no income tax and an overall lower cost of living as compared to Chicago. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Nursing home/home health/Rehab.

What area do you want to work in?? I know that the NHC behind Memorial starts PCT at $12. I am sure RNs get a little more than that. I am a LPN student and will bridge to RN. I have been researching salaries also. I heard contract nurses get a little more but thats just hear-say I am still in research mode. You could try private practices or look on Nursefinders.com its a good resource tool.

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I did accept a position at Memorial. The starting new grad pay there is 18.09. I was able to get a little more because I had LPN experience. I wouldn't mind picking up a couple of extra shifts in a clinic if you know of any. I can not work contract yet because you need 1 year of experience as an RN to do that. Thanks

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Specializes in Cardiac PICU, PICU, NICU.

Does anyone have any recommendations between Erlanger, Memorial, and Parkridge in Chattanooga?

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Specializes in Clinical Risk Management.

Goodness, choosing between the three? I guess it just depends on how your interviews go at each facility. Go with whichever one seems like the best "fit" for you. Evaluate their compensation packages, including vacation/holiday/sick leave, educational benefits, retirement programs and health/dental insurance. Compensation isn't everything but it's why most of us work for a living (rather than farming?;) )

Personally, I'm prejudiced. I began my career at Vanderbilt and really like working at a teaching hospital. I like to share knowledge and gain more knowledge, even with resident physicians. I keep learning, no matter which area I'm in at the moment and I LIKE it! :D

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Specializes in Clinical Risk Management.
I did accept a position at Memorial. The starting new grad pay there is 18.09. I was able to get a little more because I had LPN experience. I wouldn't mind picking up a couple of extra shifts in a clinic if you know of any. I can not work contract yet because you need 1 year of experience as an RN to do that. Thanks

Drea, good luck to you! Keep me posted on how your first year goes. I remember how interesting mine was.

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Specializes in CNA/ ALF & Hospital.

What is the pay rate for Erlanger Employees as a PCT (Patient Care Technition) I'm looking at an ICU department.:twocents:

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