Mobile Nurses

[Tgirl27]

Hi all,

We're a military family moving to Pensacola early next year. I'm considering working in Mobile. I'm an RN with 5 years experience (med-surg, L&D, postpartum). I would love any up-to-date info on the working conditions in the local hospitals in Mobile. Would love Info on shift diffs and prn pay. I am familiar with the area because we were stationed in P'cola back in '98 and my husband grew up in Mobile and his family lives there. Thanks in advance. Any info would be greatly appreciated. :loveya:

[dansamy]

Providence starts new grads about $20-21ish. Diff is $2.50 nights and $2.00 weekends, I think. YMMV since you have prior experience.

[Tgirl27]

Thanks for the info Dansamy,

I think new grads start around the same here in Virginia, except there's a huge difference in shift diff It's $8 dollars for nights here, ( only $1 more for weekend nights though) and day shift gets $8 for weekends. This info does help, so thanks a bunch for the reply.

[Tonnabelle-SN]

Providence is certainly a nice hospital (both my OB and my Neuro) are there, and they're wonderful. People are always smiling and seemingly in a good mood, which would indicate internal happiness with the facility. Being that you're moving to P'cola (Just moved from there), do not discount Baptist Hospital. I worked there for 3 years there, first as a CNA on the cardiac floor, then telemetry when my pregnant belly wouldn't let me bend over or squat anymore, and I finished as the UC for ICU. Not a lot of floating required, and it's pretty cool when the Helio takes off and lands. AS A CNA, I started out at $11 an hour for previous military medic experience, and was given a raise three times, with a final pay of 15.55 an hour base pay. Both hospitals are top notch, and on top of the game. I wish you the best of luck.