Possible Relocation from Indiana to Georgia

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Specializes in Ortho.

Due to some family circumstances, I may have to relocate to Georgia (Carrolton, specifically). I currently have 4 years of nursing experience in orthopedics at a hospital and I am still employed in Indiana. Just so I can have a better idea of what I am getting into, what is the hourly rate for a nurse with experience level? I am a registered nurse, by the way.

Also, does anyone have any experience with Tanner Medical Center? What is it like? I'm also embarrassed to admit this, but I do not know how to start an IV (haven't done it since nursing school since my current employer requires that the IV team start all IVs on most units...ICU, L&D and ER are the exceptions). I'm not sure how to mention this during an interview. It's awkward since I am not a new grad.

Thank you in advance for all of your help!

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You can look through posts in the GA forum about relocation..as far as rates - really depends on where you work/shift/experience/certifications, etc. You will also need a GA license before or at least show you have applied for a GA license as there are "tons" of nursing jobs but also "tons" of nurses applying for them. You're not being able to start an IV is something you could mention during the interview if asked what a weakness of yours is - certainly not a deal breaker. As far as Tanner..you can look for reviews online - it's been THE hospital in Carrollton GA "forever" - you also have a VA in the area so you can apply for jobs there even not having a Ga license since it's federal. Just note that wages, by and large, in Ga are lower for nurses than other states.

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I moved near Atlanta from Ohio, it takes awhile for your license to go through, months possibly so start early. Pay in Atlanta is around 30 an hour and is less as you go farther away from the city. I don't know what kind of facility your in now, but coming from great hospitals in Cleveland Ohio, I've been disappointed in the quality of care here so far. Keep us posted I'd be interested if you find s place you like, might be worth moving. Good luck with your move. Hey, the weather here is so nice almost all year!

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Specializes in Ortho.

Thank you very much for your replies! I appreciate your advice. I currently work at a 5-star orthopedic hospital and I make $25/hr (4 years experience). I'm very comfortable with orthopedics and I prefer to continue working in this specialty. I just looked at the employee reviews for Tanner Medical Center....the reviews are quite cringe-worthy. Multiple nurses say there is a high nurse-patient ratio, which is alarming. Currently, I take care of 5 patients. Occasionally it is more (6-7), but that is rare. There are many complaints about management and backstabbing. Eek! I'm currently quite spoiled where I'm at (there is no backstabbing and we are all like a family).

Does anyone have experience with working at the VA?

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