Published Oct 7, 2017
Kasstg
10 Posts
Hello all!
I was just curious if anyone would be able/willing to share the pay difference between a hospital nurse and a plastic surgery nurse if possible. I am currently in nursing school, working as a tech and I have come to the realization that I DO NOT like the hospital atmosphere. Between lazy coworkers, having to work weekends and holidays, and the stress level, I am going to be looking into working at some kind of office as an RN. I wouldn't mind being in the plastic surgery OR though. Does anybody know the role of an RN in the OR, or possibly like a dermatology office or laser hair removal facility? Grateful for any advice, Thanks! :)
meanmaryjean, DNP, RN
7,899 Posts
Office work pays substantially less than hospital work. It also offers far less opportunity for advancement and role development.
Sour Lemon
5,016 Posts
The "plum" types of positions you're thinking off may be hard to come by. Most medical offices staff primarily with medical assistants. And the occasional low-stress, no-weekend, no-holiday, nursing job that pops up will attract a LOT of applicants ...even at a severely reduced rate of pay.