New Grad RNs at Mission - Salary & Honest Opinions Please?

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hey all -

I am a new member of the group - earned my RN on April 22nd and have been nothing but smiles since........ In an effort to keep those smiles going, I am looking at the possibility of relocation from NYC as the market here is horrendous for new grads.

I have a pretty sweet deal on the table right now for housing right outside of Asheville and was told that I should look into Mission Hospital's new grad opportunities. I've done as much research as I can from the other side of a computer.... but if I am seriously going to consider moving from NYC (never lived anywhere but here, so it'd be a big adjustment) I think it's very important to also get the opinions of those who are in the actual environment.

Another bit of info I was hoping to get is the actual starting salary within their nurse grad programs. The last post I saw on this topic indicated it was as low as $15.00 per hour. Is that accurate? I realize the cost of living is lower in NC - but from what i understand Asheville is a pretty expensive place and comparable to NYC a rate of $15p/h seems almost unbelievable; new grad or not. Anyone have any insight on this?

Finally, any bits of info anyone would like to share as far as it relates to your own experience w/ relocations for work, being a nurse at Mission, a resident of Asheville (my housing would actually be in Mars Hill) or anything at all... I would love to hear from folks.

Hope to chat w/ you all soon

Nikki-Jo :)

Specializes in L&D, RNC-OB, now Circulating in the Main OR.

If you will be living in Mars Hill, you might want to check out the jobs available in Johnson City, TN. Roughly the same amount of travel as to AVL.

Mission's new grad program won't be opening another cohort class until January 2015. And getting hired as a new RN is nearly impossible outside of it.

Starting pay rate depends on which facility you are hired at. Haywood Co pays ~$18-19/hr (plus differentials). Mission is ~$22/hr (plus shift diff).

It is much easier to get a job as a new grad in Johnson City. Mountain States Health Alliance is the organization that owns Johnson City Medical Center and they love new grads. MSHA starting pay is $18/hr.

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