Is this right for an ER position in Torrance, CA

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Specializes in ER.

They're offering $15/hr (blended rate! :eek:) and $20/hr including the stipend..... Free private housing, but will reduce hourly rate for a rental car.... Does this sound right? I really like the location, but $15/hr is such an abysmal number.... :crying2:

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Peds, Ortho, LTC and MORE.

well, $15 an hour is what unemployment will "look" at if you would need to apply for unemployment. The $20 on the stipend would not be considered. I do not know of any Registered Nurse anywhere that is paid $15 per hour.

That is 540 per week "taxed". That is what will be on your income amount for filing taxes. That is a low salary to me.

I would not accept the pay like that.

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If they are giving you Free Housing (in addition to the $15hr & 800week perdiem) than that is a pretty good deal. I would be curious if you are allowed to get free housing and PerDiem though.. I guess the $20/hr perdiem could be for food expense? Keep in mind that rental cars cost $4-5/hr..

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If you housing is provided, that's not a bad deal. What is a bad deal is the amount given for taxed purposes. I know it's tempting to get such a high amount that is non-taxed, but I agree with reigen about those issues. I personally never take less than $25/hr taxable rate. Additionally, if they are paying for your housing, the only per diems you would legally qualify for (if you meet the criteria of having a tax shelter home) in the LA area is $71/day which equates to $13.80/hr based on 36 hours a week. Don't let the company put you in jeopardy if you were to get audited.

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Specializes in ER.

Thanks for the input. I did not take this position.

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