Just curious into knowing how much does an rn start off with if working in a hospital??? Does it depend what unit you choose to work in? Or qualifications you have??
AgentBeast, BSN, RN 1,974 Posts Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing. Has 10 years experience. Aug 25, 2010 It varies widely from state to state, and even from area to area within states.
cb_rn 323 Posts Specializes in CT stepdown, hospice, psych, ortho. Aug 25, 2010 most hospitals have a set rate based on how many years of experience you have and then you get yearly raises (hopefully)I'll tell you in the space of 3 years and a switch between east coast to the west coast, pay increased by almost $20 an hour.
sistasoul 717 Posts Specializes in neuro/ortho med surge 4. Aug 25, 2010 I make 23.39/hr on the east coast. New grad rate for first shift. Increase of 4 dollars ad hour for 2nd shift.
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN 3,959 Posts Specializes in LTC. Has 6 years experience. Aug 25, 2010 I get paid 22.50/hr. plus one dollor evening diff. New grad lpn in maryland.
AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P 2,577 Posts Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns. Aug 25, 2010 Northern New England I get paid 28.00 / hr with three years experience.
RN_in_cali 1 Post Aug 26, 2010 45$/hr in California with 2 years experience as LPN and 1 year experience as RN. general med surg in a rural setting.
LoveANurse09 394 Posts Specializes in Cardiac. Aug 26, 2010 45$/hr in California with 2 years experience as LPN and 1 year experience as RN. general med surg in a rural setting.I always wondered how people afford to live on the west coast. Now I see that they make double what I do!
