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Probably depends on facility.
Where I work, you do not get special pay for certs (ACLS, PALS, TNCC)- b/c you are expected to get these after working there for a certain amount of time.
At other hospitals, RN's received a certain amount extra/hr for these certs.
Also depends on if your experience is in an ED or other floor, how many years, etc...
Whew ED RN 911 I wanna work where you do! In central IL (read rural) level one trauma center our RNs new grads start at $17.50/hour. I work prn (work full time as a case manager) and make good money but do not get paid for any certs and I have the following: CEN, ACLS provider and instructor, CPR provider/instructor, ENPC provider/instructor, PALS provider, EMS lead instructor, BTLS, TNS (IL only cert), TNCC, PEPP, and I have an MSN to boot - no extra money. However, I love the ER.
nursern20
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What's the typical pay like in the ER or Trauma Unit for a person who just started in the ER compared to a more experienced ER nurse???