Moving to N. Florida-Salaries???

[Nursinrox]

Hi to all who can help me out here.

Will be relocating to Live Oak, Florida in Aug 03. I am a recent grad who has been working in a rural community hosptial, where we are the NURSE for everyting...OB, ER, ICU, Trauma, pre/post op., Amb surgery besides medical records, ward secretary etc.etc. you get the picture. I work 12 hour shifts now, and am looking to cut back to 32-36 hrs, as I am starting my own business on the side. I currently make $ 18.50/hr with shift diff for weekend, noc, holidays. Before nursing I did Physical therapy for 12 years, most of it in Home health and loved it.

I currently find myself most interested in ER, ICU, PACU/Amb.

I am interested in salaries for these positions

ER?

ICU?

AMB SURG?

Home health $ per visit?

in the North Florida/south Ga area.

I have interviews scheduled in the following cities:

Lake city, FL

Perry, Fl

Jasper, FL

Gainesville, Fl

Valdosta, GA

Thanks for any info you can pass my way.

:nurse

[NicuNsg]

I am in the Jacksonville area, critical care wages are 17.25/hr. starting salary for new RN's. I would look strongly in the Gainesville area, out of all your choices. Shands' would give you ALOT of experience, especially critical care. I wish you the best of luck, WELCOME TO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!! You will love it! Keep us posted on your decision. :-)