pct/nurse tech wages

monicaw · Jul 20, 2010

What is the starting rate in St Petersburg between hospitals and nursing homes? Also, during my online searches, I've noticed that a lot of companies say you have to have at least 1 yr minimum exerience as a CNA. If this is the case, where am i supposed to get started at as a CNA? I will be moving to the area in October. I will be transfering a NC CNA cert. to FL. Any advice would help :nurse: . Thank you.

AnnieRN2B · Sep 15, 2010

I'm an acute psychology dept PCA in So Cal. That means cna plus phlebotomy and ekg certification. $19.95/ 3-11/ Saturday, Sunday, and whatever other days I can pick up. Sucks to be per diem but since I start an RN program in January, hopefully this is a schedule I can make do for the 2 years it will take to get through RN program. I also have a BA in Psychology. I love my job.

ssimcha · Sep 21, 2010

I think the pay is getting higher for every level not just RNs', I work at a surgical center/ER and were based at least $16. and max out at $21. w/o shift diff. and this is just being a tech (cna/pct) Some states or region its more than an LVN. ***weird.

AnnieRN2B · Sep 21, 2010

LVN's start @ $20-$21/hr here in the SFV area of LA right outta their program, especially for Annenberg/JHA grads, and they have jobs to go to and loan forgiveness...but it is sooo expensive 2 live here....

LibbyRN31286 · Sep 28, 2010

I can'y believe that CNAs are making 20 an hour in some states! I live in Ky and the most I have ever made as a CNA was 11.00 an hour! and RNs here start out around 21.00.... Hopefully one day I can move outta state!

AnnieRN2B · Sep 28, 2010

A PCA in an acute Psyke dept is more than a CNA. Most have a degrees in Psychology or are working towards a degree in some area of Mental Health/Nursing. They have to have a year experience as a CNA, Phlebotomy certification (in California you must complete a 3 month program, pass a test and complete continuing education units every year) and have competed an EKG Cardiac (3month class) certification.

The cost of living is horrendous out here. I drive 35 miles one way. The 2 bedroom condo my fiancee rents for us is $1500/month and gas is $3.00 /gal here. I work every weekend, 3-11. The money is good but California is an expensive place to live.

ssimcha · Sep 29, 2010

I can'y believe that CNAs are making 20 an hour in some states! I live in Ky and the most I have ever made as a CNA was 11.00 an hour! and RNs here start out around 21.00.... Hopefully one day I can move outta state!

Yep you need to get out of KY and earn some major dough....not that your earning something good already ya know? I figure anything over $20 is good. I know LVNs' who do agency make $33.oo so you would definately be in the $40 and higher range easy...(agency wise of course)

mamayogibear · Nov 26, 2010

What is required to be a PCT in the Seattle area? What are the wages like?

adnrnstudent, ASN, RN · Dec 4, 2010

Chicago suburbs I'm seeing $12 - $14.75 to start. More for weekends and night.

adnrnstudent, ASN, RN · Dec 4, 2010

I can'y believe that CNAs are making 20 an hour in some states! I live in Ky and the most I have ever made as a CNA was 11.00 an hour! and RNs here start out around 21.00.... Hopefully one day I can move outta state!

Careful, I'd rather make $11 in most parts of KY than $20 in California, Northeast, or Chicago.

thenameismac · Dec 8, 2010

I won't be going in as a NS but just a regular PCT. Is the pay still the same in Baltimore or just anywhere? Do you NS get paid more or less than those who just finished a PCT or CNA program?

Zalan · Dec 21, 2010

In 2009 it was $9.05/hr as a Brand New Tech in Southern Indiana.