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Hi there! Just moved to the area and I am not sure what the going rate is. I am an RN, BSN with 7 years acute care experience. What should I be looking for? I need a starting point to make sure I am not getting ripped off. One recruiter said 27-40 before diffs, but for the cost of living I am thinking the 20s is crazy low.

The OP is not a new grad and can totally expect to make $48-$50/hr. I was offered a position as a new grad starting at $44/hr. I'll be making between $48-$50 an hour after night and weekend diffs. It may not be super common but those positions are definitely available to new grads if they know where to look.

You are right. My bad.

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.
Do you work at a smaller community hospital?

Nope. Large level I trauma center.

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Any hospitals or systems to avoid?

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What is differentials? I'm waiting for nursing school letter, and trying to learn from now how the pay for nurses work, the language, and real life schedule. Thank you!

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Specializes in Women’s Health.
What is differentials? I'm waiting for nursing school letter, and trying to learn from now how the pay for nurses work, the language, and real life schedule. Thank you!

Differentials are additional pay you receive for working evenings, nights, or weekend shifts. I've seen anywhere from $3-$7 extra an hour for working night shift and $1-$3 extra an hour for working on the weekend. It varies by Hospital or facility.

Good luck in nursing school!

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Specializes in ICU.

You can find the current pay table for UCLA here:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/nx/docs/nx_2013-2017_appendix-a_UCLA-january-2014-to-january-2017.pdf

This is currently being renegotiated for the next 3-year contract to start in January 2018.

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Thank you for taking the time and energy to reply. :-)

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Wow, new nurses get paid well... What's a Nurse anesthesis SR? Is the Status for senior? ... I know what a CRNA is, but what is the sr?

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

OP has 7 years experience...isn't a new grad. One CAN live in LA on those wages, but they aren't going to be living a glamorous life. Average person has a car payment and combine that with easily 1800 to 2k rent that eats up most of one biweekly check. I DID live in southern California and for the cost of living, it was very hard. I did also have a one income household due to an ill husband and am quite aware my situation is not the average. Most people fall somewhere in the middle.

Yes you can live in LA on 50$ an hour, but no you aren't going to be "rolling in dough."

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You can find the current pay table for UCLA here:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/nx/docs/nx_2013-2017_appendix-a_UCLA-january-2014-to-january-2017.pdf

This is currently being renegotiated for the next 3-year contract to start in January 2018.

Thank you this is super helpful!

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Do case managers get paid more or less than hospital nurses? Its for a medical facility full of offices not a hospital. M-F type job.

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The OP is not a new grad and can totally expect to make $48-$50/hr. I was offered a position as a new grad starting at $44/hr. I'll be making between $48-$50 an hour after night and weekend diffs. It may not be super common but those positions are definitely available to new grads if they know where to look.

Just curious. .if you don't mind sharing. ..what hospital did you get hired at, or do you recommend new grads apply?

Not a new grad still applying for schools. Thank you!

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