Is this right wage in mountain view,CA?

caliotter3 · Jun 27, 2007

From what I've seen for those positions that have disclosed their pay, I think they are kind of low for RN. I don't work travel, but have pretty much kept track of the job situation around there while looking for work. Just seems to me you could do better. Unless you hear otherwise about housing from those in the know, I would take the money and look for your own place. Since your hubby is going to work there, you can look for a permanent position that pays higher. Good luck and I hope you like the area.

Leonidaskun · Jun 27, 2007

Hi caliotter3,thanks for quick replay!

I am 13 weeks of pregnant now. So, I am going to take off from work after 13 weeks of assignment. This is a reason I consider to start travel nurse position. I sent E- mail to my agent to tell her offer seems not right. I'm in a situation waiting her response.

Selke · Jun 28, 2007

I've been travelling for nearly a year now and am presently on my second assignment in California. I also worked staff in SFBA and talked to lots of travel RNs about what they made. That wage you were quoted sounds about right from what I've been quoted in the south Bay area. Remember you're getting housing. Travel companies (actually, the hospitals set what they will pay) offer a flat rate to all RNs, it does not depend on years of experience. (Well, the hourly may be a dollar or two more or less depending if you take the health insurance and other benefits or not.) In the SFBA travel RNs will make per hour usually less than what staff RNs make, but also have tax free housing allowances. The SFBA is the only place I know of where travel RNs make less than staff RNs. That's just the way it is. You can look for a staff or per diem job while doing your travel assignment if you're going to stay in the area.

caliotter3 · Jun 28, 2007

Congratulations on your new one on the way! Sounds like taking a break after one assignment is a good idea. You can find out about stuff from others and get used to the area while not being committed to that one employer. One of the benefits of traveling. Hope your husband likes his new job too.