Desperate but Not Homeless (low ball offer)?

[dimplechinRN]

Does this sound anywhere near right?

My agency (who shall remain nameless unless someone really wants to know) has offered me a contract in CA in the NICU and the break down is:

$1200 Per Diem tax free

$9.00 Base Pay first 8hr

$13.50 Overtime last 4hr.

$500 Travel Reimburseement

I told my recruiter to come back with a better base pay. I need a contract bad but I can make about that much doing 3 12's at home.

Does that offer sound anywhere near right to anyone?

Signed

Been Around The Block a Time or Two So Don't Try To Low Ball Me RN.

[bagladyrn, RN]

That breakdown with the hourly rate so low sounds very risky to me! I'd think that a rate that far from norm will be a red flag to the IRS.

Also, consider that if you are injured on the job your workman's comp will be based on that hourly rate of $9. The amount contributed to your SS will be based on that $9. If you should need to collect unemployment after this contract, again it will show your pay rate at $9. If you need to apply for a loan, your pay statement is going to reflect that $9. That's a lot of risk to take.

[FutureNurse2B]

Ummm You are an RN not a Mcdonalds employee!! I think you definitely did right by telling your recruiter to come back with a better base pay. $9/hr is ridiculous!!!! No way no how!