New grad RN salary in Florida 2014

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Hi all, just curious. I was finally offered a position as an OR/Recovery Room nurse at a cosmetic surgery center in south FL. The pay rate for a new grad RN is 20/hr. I have heard many comments about the low pay rate in FL, especially for new grads. Is this pay rate too low?

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For what you're responsible for, yes a little. I'd aim for 25-32$/ hr

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I am also an OR nurse in So. Florida and was hired as a new grad for a bit more than your hourly rate. Perhaps it is because I am in a hospital and was in the facility's training program for 6 months. Most of the nurses I graduated with are making between $21-$22/hour. Best of luck to you!

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I have asked around and it seems like the going rate for a new grad RN in Florida is between $21-23/hr. I guess what they are offering me is right around the ballpark, especially considering that it is a surgery center and not a hospital where pay would be a bit more.

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I have asked around and it seems like the going rate for a new grad RN in Florida is between $21-23/hr. I guess what they are offering me is right around the ballpark, especially considering that it is a surgery center and not a hospital where pay would be a bit more.

Ahh okay, it's a stand alone surgery center... The hospitals around me ARE the surgery centers lol! Cool and good luck!!!

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For what you're responsible for, yes a little. I'd aim for 25-32$/ hr

25-32$/hr would be great! Although I haven't ran across anyone who started off making that much as a new grad here in South FL. It's crazy how the pay rate various depending on your area, just doesn't make sense. :no:

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its about 18/hr for new grads in the Florida pan handle

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That's crazy! Tampa Bay Area starts off from $25-30!

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Ft lauderdale area 23$ base pay and my friends are making around the same as well.

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I start at $22 in Palm Beach County but the hospital I'm at is on the lower spectrum compared to some other people I know. But I looked for jobs like crazy so I'm going to take what I can get

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Are you going to be working in Miami Dade or Broward? In Miami it's $ 25.50 and Broward $ 24.00.

God is within her, she will not fail.- Psalms 46:5

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What about the going rate for an RN with 1 year of experience? Specifically critical care.

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