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I have some questions for all the NYC nurses out there, as I wish to relocate there someday (i.e., approx 2 years or so):

1. Do you love living in NYC? Why or why not?

2. Any hospitals there with magnet status?

3. Which hospitals there have the best reputations (in terms of quality of care, treatment of nurses and staff)?

4. What's your average annual salary and is it enough to live on in expensive NYC? I'm single, young, no kids, so trying to support a family would not be an issue for me.

5. Oh and I guess while I'm at it, to any of the single NYC RNs out there, how is the dating scene in the City?

6. Is travel nursing the best way to get to NYC, in the first place?

PS- The reason that I'm waiting approx 2 years to relocate is because I am a recent grad (Spring '05) and feel like I need to chalk up some more experience. I'm currently an RN in Oregon, working med-surg/tele at a major teaching hospital.

Thanks!!!!!! Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Specializes in NICU.
I have a pretty large one bedroom right now for 425!!!!

:eek: :eek: :eek: wha? sputter...cough.... oh, mama. wow.

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.
:eek: :eek: :eek: wha? sputter...cough.... oh, mama. wow.

yeah, and heat and water is included! lol...gotta love the midwest

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I know. Sometimes I wonder if I should just move there and just go for it and not wait another year or year and a half to get hired on with a travel company. There's nothing really holding me here in OR (except great friends and an awesome apt.), and I wonder...

I dunno. Just thinking out loud.

I know that this is an old post but you should def do a travel assignment because the cost of living in NY is ridiculous. I live at home and I still have problems saving.... And I don't squander my money either. Being a travel nurse is good because it pays you more than the hospital normally would and you also get free FURNISHED housing or a housing subsidy (which I have heard is $2500 a month). I know starting salary where I work is 62k a year or 68k with shift-dif. and we are about to get a salary increase to where we would be the highest paid hospital in NY because we are rated #1 in NY by US world and News (for whatever thats worth).

I would definitely recommend cross country also because they are in all the big hospitals the travelers that come to the floor love it. They say the pay is great and we use an ALL computerized documentation system which makes life so much easier.

NYC is not all glitz and glamour. Good luck I do think it will be to your benefit though to do a travel assignment and see how you like it first.

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Thanks Cammy.

May I ask where you work? Sounds like a great hospital!

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Thanks Cammy.

May I ask where you work? Sounds like a great hospital!

I work at New York Presbyterian- Weill Cornell.

Don't get me wrong I do have my gripes with the hospital but overall it is a very good place to work.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

Cool, I worked there for an assignment, it was awesome.

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I know that this is an old post but you should def do a travel assignment because the cost of living in NY is ridiculous. I live at home and I still have problems saving.... And I don't squander my money either. Being a travel nurse is good because it pays you more than the hospital normally would and you also get free FURNISHED housing or a housing subsidy (which I have heard is $2500 a month). I know starting salary where I work is 62k a year or 68k with shift-dif. and we are about to get a salary increase to where we would be the highest paid hospital in NY because we are rated #1 in NY by US world and News (for whatever thats worth).

I would definitely recommend cross country also because they are in all the big hospitals the travelers that come to the floor love it. They say the pay is great and we use an ALL computerized documentation system which makes life so much easier.

NYC is not all glitz and glamour. Good luck I do think it will be to your benefit though to do a travel assignment and see how you like it first.

Thanks Cammy!

I have heard excellent things about NY Presbyterian. I am considering all my options right now. The only thing that I am sure of is that one way or another, I want very badly to have the NYC experience and not just as a tourist.

Thank you for your suggestions and, trust me, I'm taking in everyone's advice and opinions. :o)

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Cool, I worked there for an assignment, it was awesome.

Was it through Cross Country? Sorry if I've asked you that before.. I'm having trouble keeping all the posts and posters straight! Haha. Were long-term contracts available?

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Was it through Cross Country? Sorry if I've asked you that before.. I'm having trouble keeping all the posts and posters straight! Haha. Were long-term contracts available?

Hey Tinderbox,

NY Presbyterian (sp?) is one of the hospitals that Cross Country has as a showcase hospital. While I can understand your wanting to go now versus waiting (totally understand!), as a traveler you'll also get a housing allowance which will help. I think that it is a great way to get yourself on the scene.

I'm going to have to wait until May 2008 (got to get through nursing school first, LOL!) but next summer when I have a break, I'm planning on applying for a summer internship at Mt. Sinai and I'm also going to apply for one of their senior scholarships with a two year stint required.

Kris

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Specializes in NICU.

I just have to add that Cornell has the BEST cafeteria. Seriously. Try the pesto pasta salad. I miss it terribly....

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.
I just have to add that Cornell has the BEST cafeteria. Seriously. Try the pesto pasta salad. I miss it terribly....

im sold! :)

seriously though im getting even more anxious to go to NYC now.....eliza, how long have you lived in the city, are you originally from NYC?

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I work nights so the caf is never open. When I worked days I dont remember it being that great and it was really expensive. I personally prefer to eat at MSK (Sloan) across the street. They stay open late, the food is really good and you can't beat the price.

I just have to add that Cornell has the BEST cafeteria. Seriously. Try the pesto pasta salad. I miss it terribly....
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