NYC Per Diem Hour Rates

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Specializes in Tele, Medsurg, Stepdown.

Hello. If this question has already been asked/answered before I apologize but I couldn't find it.

I'm an RN with almost 2 yrs of experience who's planning to move to NYC in the near future and I'd be interested in working at a hospital as per diem (night shift only) in either telemetry/med surg/step down.

My question is: What can I expect as far as hourly rate (per diem/night) in NYC?

I know it may vary greatly like it does here in the Miami area (anywhere from 33-46hr) but an approximate amount would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Our per diems on nights here at NY Presbyterian/Columbia pull about $50/hr.

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Specializes in Tele, Medsurg, Stepdown.

Cool. Thanks for responding.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Steve I am graduating from a local ADN RN program in May. I live in Rockland NY, is this a place where I could work? I am currently a telemetry/EKG interpreter in a PCU in Westchester.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).
Steve I am graduating from a local ADN RN program in May. I live in Rockland NY, is this a place where I could work? I am currently a telemetry/EKG interpreter in a PCU in Westchester.

I don't see why not! You'll probably have a bit of a commute, or you could try to find local housing or apply for employee housing.

We are in the process of completing a brand new cardiac care wing by the end of next year. There are always jobs in tele, m/s. I work NICU, and I know my manager frequently hires new grads, but MSCHONY may not be your thing.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I had heard they do not hire graduates from associates degree programs. This is the story around the "water cooler" in the college.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

MSCHONY....some help here Steve, I am a little slow lol

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Specializes in Tele, Medsurg, Stepdown.
MSCHONY....some help here Steve, I am a little slow lol

Think he means Morgan Stanley's Childrens Hospital

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Specializes in Step-Down NICU/PICU.

Hex...Where in miami do they pay that much??...interesting..the nurses i know from florida claim no more than 27 an hour...thats including differential..with a base pay of 23 and up...and this was like two weeks ago...the staff pay in south florida hopsitals are a joke..the cost of living there is too much vs the pay..they really need to pay the RN's ALOT more down there..an LPN in New York makes anywhere from 25 - 30/hr!...and i cant stand it when people say "the cost of living is high too"...No ITs NOT!..lol...only if you want to live on 5th ave with a $10,000-$20,000 or more rent!...LOL...when you add up what you make vs what you take home in the end you do end up taking more home than other areas...In new york its not bad...I;ve lived in Florida and there is no place like home...Come on Up!!...you'll be alright...the pay is great..the atmophere is great..you'll love it...and WELCOME TO NEW YORK!...XoXo

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Hex...Where in miami do they pay that much??...interesting..the nurses i know from florida claim no more than 27 an hour...thats including differential..with a base pay of 23 and up...and this was like two weeks ago...the staff pay in south florida hopsitals are a joke..the cost of living there is too much vs the pay..they really need to pay the RN's ALOT more down there..an LPN in New York makes anywhere from 25 - 30/hr!...and i cant stand it when people say "the cost of living is high too"...No ITs NOT!..lol...only if you want to live on 5th ave with a $10,000-$20,000 or more rent!...LOL...when you add up what you make vs what you take home in the end you do end up taking more home than other areas...In new york its not bad...I;ve lived in Florida and there is no place like home...Come on Up!!...you'll be alright...the pay is great..the atmophere is great..you'll love it...and WELCOME TO NEW YORK!...XoXo

Thanks for the encouraging words, Bunny. I'm seriously considering the move since as you said the cost of living is not equivalent to the pay and I've been in love with NYC ever since I was a child. To answer your question, the wages you quoted are pretty accurate as far as full time is concerned, except that I only work per diem + nights, that's why it seems high. The $33/hr is @ Mount Sinai, Miami Beach, while the $46/hr is @ Baptist Hospital, in Kendall where I work in the float pool as well. Thanks again :)

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Thanks for the encouraging words, Bunny. I'm seriously considering the move since as you said the cost of living is not equivalent to the pay and I've been in love with NYC ever since I was a child. To answer your question, the wages you quoted are pretty accurate as far as full time is concerned, except that I only work per diem + nights, that's why it seems high. The $33/hr is @ Mount Sinai, Miami Beach, while the $46/hr is @ Baptist Hospital, in Kendall where I work in the float pool as well. Thanks again :)

Just keep in mind the NYS and NYC income taxes. It's a pretty hard hit into that paycheck. You can use http://www.paycheckcity.com to figure out the take home pay.

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Specializes in Step-Down NICU/PICU.

Ohh..ok...wow even baptists per diem is super high..im shocked!..lol...the hourly rates i was refering to was mount sinai's...i worked there as a phlebotomist many moons ago!!...lol...interesting place...in new york you can move to the burbs outside the city..and the commute is NOT bad to the city...unless your crossing any major bridges...do your research carefully ...if you dont mind living in the burbs and having NYC in your backyard...PM..i can guide you to ome pretty decent places aroundd here...if you make it in New York..you can make it anywhere!..lol...take care...Paycheckcity.com is a GREAT website...XoXo

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