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From my experience base pay in So Cal ranges from $31-36. Shift diffs vary. Most hospitals do pay OT on anything over 8 hrs a day. There are some that don't. I have 3 yrs med surg experience and these are rates that I've been offered. I've also worked registry which typically paid $35-41 base with no diff. So Cal is expensive so after taxes it feels like I'm working for peanuts! I know Providence and UCLA post their pay rates online just to give you an idea.
MayMSN
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Hi everyone!
I have been trying to find a job in a Los Angeles hospital and I do not know what the average pay rate for experience nurse. I have 3.5 years hospital experience (Medical Surgical), BSN, certified in my field. I know some hospitals post their pay but what about the others which do not? I know LA is pretty expensive to live so I want to make sure I am being paid fairly. I was thinking $40-$42/hr as a base pay? Do you use any of the website to help you decide what is a fair wage (i.e. Salary.com) Any help would be appreciated.