How's eastern Georgia? Opinions?

[grahamd01]

I'm looking to get some info on the best hospitals in the eastern areas of Georgia. I'm currently in New England so I realize a pay reduction is expected but the cost of living seems much lower. Any areas better for a family with children looking for land and good school systems?

How about hospital info. None of the hospitals seem to post pay rate information online. Any advice from other peeps out there? I'm looking for the nitty gritty details. Which hospitals offer the best for nurses in regards to pay and benefits? I want to make a good decision based on word of mouth from fellow nurses? I'm currently a BSN with 3 years experience in med surge. I have acls, telemetry, and float experience. What do ya think?

[danielle.schamer]

Thanks for the info that's super helpful!!! Md I didn't know I could use my current licensure in the state I'm in at government hospitals on base. That's awesome. Thanks!

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Thanks for the info that's super helpful!!! Md I didn't know I could use my current licensure in the state I'm in at government hospitals on base. That's awesome. Thanks!

Yep, makes it easier! Just be aware that the government jobs can be sloooow to obtain — lots of time waiting, lots of paperwork. Sometimes at my Army ER we lose great candidates to other jobs because the wheels turn slowly. It can take 2-3 months (maybe 4) from application to start date. Depending on when in April you're moving, it might make sense to start applying if you do find a government job that interests you. :)