nyc rate for new rn(homecare)?

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Specializes in subacute.

Hello,

I need some input from any home care nurses in nyc. Im currently working for an agency that is paying me 20/hr for a pediatric client with a g-tube. I accepted this rate bc they said they didn't have an RN case to give me. So I would get paid as an LPN. They would like to give me a new case, but will only get paid MAYBE $18/hr. They told me I would be getting paid less because its an adult case with a trach and medicaid is only payng this amount. Does this make sense to any one out there? I'm a new nurse, desperate for work and I don't have a clue about the rates for home care nurses related with the patients' medical insurance. Please help me. I need real information about this so that I may go to the agency and give them a reason as to why I shouldn't be getting paid such a low rate.

Thank you

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Yes it does make sense and you should just be happy that you have work. Quit complaining.

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$20 for an RN is on the low side. Homecare RN's should get paid about $25-$28 an hour. Your agency is probably getting paid $50 an hour to have you there and since it's a buisness you're getting what they feel is appropriate for you. At this point the money shouldn't be a concern as much as the experience. Yet, I wouldn't suggest you accept a case where you aren't properly-your patient and license is on the line, tread cautiously. Best of luck.:nurse:

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Beggars can't be choosers. One should appreciate if God blessed us with a job that will pay our bills and put food on our table. Obtain the experience and move on later to a better opportunity in the future.

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Specializes in acute care.

That is definitely a low salary. If you are still interested in doing homecare, try applying for Visiting Nurse Service of NY. They start in the 70k range and hire New Grads for their intership program. Meanwhile, stay with this agency for as long as it takes to get enough experience to move onto a position that will pay you better.

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Specializes in subacute.

Thank you for the useful information. I appreciate the experience I am getting. I just wanted to know if the rate was flexible in my case. It's good to know that their are fellow nurses who can nicely give me useful information. Thank you,

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I'm a home health RN and make 50 per visit (which usually last 45 minutes)

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Specializes in Surgical/ Trauma critical care.

Are you kidding me? $ 20/hr is rediculous for NYC, so the people that are saying " quit complaining" or "beggars can't be choosers" Get a life. This is NYC and the pay should be much higher than that. I am assuming you are a new grad and do not know what you should be getting payed. But that's just absurd. This company is completely taking advantage of you, and not even a LPN would be getting $20. I would just quit in a second, I am sure there are other jobs out there that would pay you much more than that.

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Specializes in subacute.

Yes, I am a new grad. That's why I needed some input from my fellow nurses. I'm a full-time home care nurse for just one client. Im not a visiting nurse. I stay with 1 client for an 8 or 12 hour shift. I can work anywhere from 3-5 days a week. Im extremely grateful for the input. Yes, I do feel like Im being taking advantage of. I also appreciate having a job. Thank you.

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Cost of living in NYC has got to be expensive! I'm a new RN making 25/hr and i work in a border town in South Texas where the living in cheaper than cheap. Your rate seems too low to make ends meet....

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Specializes in LTC.

i am currently an lpn, who also started out with homecare as a new grad and still is. My agency pays me $20 an hour for adult medicaid cases and $22 an hour for all pediatric cases. I looked into applying with white glove since they recently started home care and their rates start out with $17hr for adult medicaid, and $23hr for all peds.

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Specializes in subacute.

U r def makin more money than me. Good for u. I was cut down to 18/hr last february. When I did my taxes I was furious. I have to pay 10% of my income because my job doesn't take out taxes. I already make so little to begin with. I have to suck it up. No one is hiring. Its a tough reality.

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