Future Nurse (2021 Grad) Moving to TX!

[Kward500]

Hey everyone !

 

I am currently in the throws of nursing school set to finish my accelerated BSN in August 2021. I am planning to join my husband in Austin (he is doing travel nursing for the time being) around then. I am curious to know what the RANGE of new grad pay looks like in the Austin vicinity. Again, a RANGE. Somehow, as a new grad in Philly, my husband was offered $39/hr on a med surge floor in a 100bed (fairly small) hospital. I feel like thats pretttttty solid considering this was his FIRST position and do not want to get my hopes up, don't worry I havent LOL. Can anyone give an idea of the range of pay for a new grad? Does it vary floor to floor? I have been working as an extern since July since we have had NO clinicals in person so I am VERY thankful for the experiences I have had at work, hoping it plays in my favor slightly. Also looking to join a residency program and would love input on when you think it makes sense to start applying, which hospitals have good reputations etc, although honestly im not picky I have no clue what I want to do specifically, hence the second degree! 

 

This turned out to be longer than I thought! 

If you read this far thanks so much! If anyone wants to connect lmk! I make a mean sugar cookie. 

KW

[texasnurse2021]

Around $25 - $27 base pay! St. David's residency positions have been posted!

[Kward500]

3 minutes ago, texasnurse2021 said:

Around $25 - $27 base pay! St. David's residency positions have been posted!

Thank you!! I saw they have fall ones so I will apply for that pending an august grad date! Fingers crossed. Stranded here now in your snowstorm. Hope everyone is safe ! 

[ktnursing]

I agree that base rates seem to be around 25-27. If you're graduating in August it would probably be best to apply for the Fall cohorts which start in October. Depending on the hospital I believe they will open up over the Summer. For reference, I'm graduating in May and applying for the Summer cohort, and most of the Austin hospitals opened their apps in late Feb. to early March. Based on my experience it seems good to connect with the recruiters at the hospital systems so I would definitely do that. Good luck!