Is this a fair pay rate for Florida?!

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Hi all! My husband and I are relocating to Florida from the northeast and I interviewed for a full time cardiac rehab RN position in the Tampa area and I was unsure if the offer they made me was fair. They offered me $28.75 per hour and I was just curious if this is a good rate. When I tried to negotiate I was told they felt right now that the offer is a good offer financially, and when considering the differences in markets of Tampa compared to the north east the rate does transfer fairly well I have my BSN with 6 years experience (2.5 years being in cardiac rehab.) If anyone could give me insight into this would be greatly appreciated and will help me with my decision process.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

That's really good for the area. Most hospitals go by a pay scale based on experience and speciality, leaving very little negotiating room.

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Specializes in ICU.

Crap salary is one of the reason why I left FL.

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I was offered 31.50 as ER nurse with 5 years ER experience and 1.5 years of Intermediate care experience. I thought that was low and I have my MSN. Didnt take the job. Happy about it but tried negotiating and was turned down completely. I was making 36.50 in Wisconsin.

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I live south of Tampa in Sarasota and just started in new grad residency program on Cardiac unit at 27.00. I just moved out of Tampa.. Pay is a little less in Tampa but cost of living is cheaper than Sarasota

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Specializes in Critical Care, Transplant..

Welcome to the Sunshine State...

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Specializes in currently, hospice.

Ditto!

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