First offer, fair?

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So I've talked to a few companies that have recruiters I seem to "click" with. After talking about pay packages I was submitted and accepted a contract. I am fine with the pay as it is my first assignment, but would love to get some feedback as I haven't seen many posts about Columbus, OH. So here it is:

medical/ cardiac icu nights....no float....1:2 ratio....pca's for baths, ecg's, etc

20.09 taxable base

500 travel

1850/mo housing

245/ week m&ie

45/hr ot

I currently live in ohio ( but won't be able to travel home) and wanted to " get my feet wet" while I'm waiting for my california license. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated:)

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I looked at that assignment and the pay package you were offered was higher than what I was quoted. From what I have seen for Ohio pay its pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was the overtime rate seemed low. What agency are you using?

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Ohio pay is low as you should know if you live there. This is on the low side generally, but good for Ohio. Fair? That is a personal decision based on many factors just like a staff job or buying a car. All you can do is shop around and figure out for yourself if it works for you.

Yes the OT is low at blended base (all your compensation) plus 6.

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AMN. I love the recruiter I have there ( I was referred by a friend ). They will also give that $100 bonus on top of ot for an extra shift. And they included insurance for me and my daughter ( not being taken out of weekly pay)

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Yes NED the it was the only thing I frowned about but she wouldn't really budge any higher.

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Insurance? That is very good for Ohio then. That is at least another $3 an hour. The insurance could be crappy though, I suggest you look at the policy carefully. $100 for an extra shift puts that in a decent range as well.

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Thanks for the quick reply Ned. Your posts were most helpful to me starting the process. I feel as if I could have easily been taken for a ride as a first timer if I hadn't scoured the posts here and on other sites:)

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