Name hospital and salary--everywhere

pancake · Mar 28, 2007

It's true about SF Bay Area. I started as a new grad at 37.50 with a $7,500 sign on bonus, now at 6 mos. I'm at $40 an hr. My hospital is union, CA Nurses Association.

lovemyjob · Mar 28, 2007

Wow!!!
These numbers are enlightening!
I've been a RN in OB for 10 years and make $21.60/hour. I currently work a Bailor where I work from 3pm-3am, every Friday and Saturday and get paid for 40 hours. I'm considered full time, so get full time benefits too.
I'm in a community hospital in northeast Indiana.
Maybe I should consider moving???... >>>u
Cost of living has to be considered, though.

I have been a nurse for a about 3 years. I live in a very reasonable area of Georgia, a starter home is about 120,000 and you can find a moderate sized home for 150-175 with some upgrades. I am currently making $24 plus a fw extra dollars for certifications etc, plus $5 we diff and 4.25 night diff.

come move to GA!!

I am really disappointed in the kpay for nurses in tghe northeast, mid west. Even in another town nearby I made 21 and change.

I hope this thread gives some the encouragement to ban together and fight for fair wages:twocents: .

nickola · Mar 28, 2007

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floridanurse65 · Mar 28, 2007

Jacksonville, Florida: Been a nurse almost 12 years but getting ready to take my FIRST hospital position. $26.00/hr day shift. $7.50/hr diff on weekend days I don't know what a new grad makes.

adria37 · Mar 29, 2007

Western North Carolina 21 years experience with a MSN working as a staff nurse 27.00:o

smartynurse · Mar 29, 2007

Central virginia, large hospital..new grads are making about 19-20/hour....i have a lot of experience, when is came here they offered me 23/hour but i have had over 3/hour raise in base pay in last 3 years.

dak26 · Mar 30, 2007

Southwest Florida ...I waited until I was licensed first and I started at $19.75 plus $4.50 shift diff ,weekend extra $1.50. After 6 months I signed a contract $40.00/hr +diff and weekend pay.

misscece · Mar 30, 2007

south florida - new grads start out making about $21.50/hr. came in w/5 years exp at $27.50 and hour. can't buy anything decent here for less than $300,000. won't be staying here much longer.

DiannaK · Mar 30, 2007

Unfortunately, I've found this to be pretty inaccurate.

I was wondering if this was accurate, as well .....

JillianB72 · Mar 30, 2007

you're not going to believe it...but...I started as a LPN in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at $9.50!!

I've been with this hospital for 12 years now, make $15.60 and will top out around $18 or so...

Couldn't ask for a better place to raise children...once they're gone, we'll move and make more money!

lizzyberry · Mar 30, 2007

I'm a new grad who will be starting in a few weeks at a Chicago hospital. Base pay $23.50. Nights is $4.00, Weekends $4.00 (if you work night weekends that is a total of $8.00). Plus a total of $10K for tuition reimbursement if you stay for 2 years.

Wow, what hospital is this I live in the Chicagoland area as well?

icurslo · Mar 31, 2007

Southern California, CT-ICU, as a new grad. starting at $27.79/hour working days...$3000 sign on bonus for 2 year commitment. (Working over time and weekends you could earn close to $40/hr) FYI....this is on the low end of wages for SoCal. Keep in mind that cost of living is higher here than most other places.