Does this sound right? Stipend question..

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Specializes in ER, Labor and Delivery, Infection Contro.

Greetings fellow travelers,

I am new to this life and am just getting started.

The other day I was talking to my recruiter who told me on this one job I could make x amount hourly with a 2000.00 a month stipend or X amount hourly with a 3000.0 a month stipened. Then When I told her I wanted the less amount stipend (I don't need fancy housing, I am just staying for a few days to work then will commute home) she said, well we really just want you to do the 3000.00 a month one.

So, if they won't let me do the 2000.00 a month one, why do they even state it is an opption. Doesn't make sense to me, but I don't want to come across as paranoid or pushy right off the bat on my first contract. Thoughts????

Thank you so much

alwayslearnin

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I would ask her the same question! Clearly, the 3K option benefits them! Don't let them take advantage of you just because it is your first contract! Good Luck!

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It all depends on what city & state you will be working and the X factor. If X=$20/hr then $3000 perdiem sounds about right. Your Perdiem has nothing to do with how "nice" your housing is.

If you are only staying a few nights a week you should take the stipend and pay your own hotel, using the remaining to pay for gas.

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Bait and switch is common in lots of situations. The same could be said for pay ranges. Have you ever met someone who garnered the high end of the pay range when first hired? Not likely to happen very often. Count on them to do what is best for them. Insist on what is best for you.

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Specializes in ER, Labor and Delivery, Infection Contro.

Thank you so much for taking the time tor read and respond to my question caliotter3, bonesrn and 79Tango. I just felt uncomfortable with the idea of the travel company saying one thing, yet turning around and only offerring the other option. I will go back and get clarification about why they will only let me use the 3000.00 a month stipend option. You guys let me know it is ok to question and in this case, it is probably a good idea. Thanks for "having my back" I guess that's how it works in nursing (at least, that's how it should :)

Looking forward to this travel adventure we are all on-hope it is going well for each one of you!

alwayslearnin

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