Specialties Travel
Published Nov 11, 2006
maritimegirl
24 Posts
Currently in NM, but wanting to go to Florida for my next assignment. Just want to have an idea of what I should expect for pay before I start negotiating.
nursprl
104 Posts
depending on the company and where in Flordia, expect the 20's: ranging mid-high 20's.
zipporah
35 Posts
I got 34.50 in naples for cardiac surgery recovery but I know that is high for florida.
TravelCEN
12 Posts
Mid to high 20's is right for Florida. Florida has always been a low paying state. Some companies, like Fastaff, offer $40 an hour for Florida. What they don't tell you is that your contract is for 48-60 hours a week, no medical/dental, and no housing. One company that I did hear of high rates was Axis Healthcare. They pay using a tax-blended rate.
housemomma
76 Posts
wife was offered $28 ICU positon,48 hr week @ WPB . Health insurance,housing,king size bed, W/D in unit, micro wave,fully furnished (except kitchen untensils)Half my insurance paid, 401k,
all provided
carebearRN
34 Posts
Hi! i made $28/hr in palm beach gardens, but that was on night shift.
moonrose2u
211 Posts
i was a house supervisor (staff) and only got 27/hr...wages are notoriously low...i knew several nurses with 10+ years experience who were making 21/hr.
because so many nurses from the north want to come to florida, i think that florida takes advantage of it, and pay low wages..
so you might have the warmth and sun, but less in your pocket.
piperknitsRN
58 Posts
I am on a cardiac stepdown unit in SW Florida making about $34/hr, but this is nights (with a two dollar differential). Furnished housing, utilities, and W/D in unit. Very nice, but I'm working hard for it! I also interviewed for another stepdown for $29, in SW FL and one in central FL for $31--day shift. These jobs all included furnished housing and utilities, travel stipend plus hourly wage. Those were day positions. I think the range is usually mid twenties. Florida is not the best paying, typically.
Hi piperknitsRN! Just curious as to what travel agency you are with? I am looking for a new one? Thanks!
I am currently with Nova Pro, and have also traveled with PPR. Both good companies from my dealings with them.