Peds/LD RN

Florida Hospital nurse recruiter just reached out to me regarding a peds MS position, we scheduled the interview in the next week. During the call she mentioned an hourly pay of $27.28 an hr plus the addition complicated night shift differentials. Obviously coming from NY I thought this was low but acceptable because of what I hear going rates are in Orlando. During the call I asked for information regarding healthcare benefits. We got off the phone and she sent me a brochure via email and to my surprise costs for a family plan were about $500 a month and that doesn't even include dental and vision!!! Now I knew I would be taking a pay cut because of the cheaper cost of living but I didn't expect to be paying almost double what I pay now in NY. is this the norm in FL? has anyone negotiated more money or better coverage? Really makes no sense.... thanks guys!

Hi All! My husband and I have decided to make the intimidating leap of moving to Orlando, Fl to be closer to family and hopefully a better quality of life for us and our kids. I have come to terms with the large pay cut I will experience compared to my NY salary, but I am trying to get some feedback regarding some of the negative comments I have read. Concerns: 1. poor treatment of nurses, with high pt ratios and lack of encouragement of further education such as MSN or NP? 2. If the comments are true about high pt ratio's is the also applicable to the maternal-child area? 3. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which hospitals in the Orlando area offer a good balance with respect to treatment of their nurses, pay, and benefits? 4. Has anyone every negotiated salary as an RN? is this an option? 5. I've looked into so far: ---Winnie palmer Hospital ---Arnold Palmer ---Nemours ---Fl Hospital of Kissimmee Anyone have any input regarding these hospitals in the Pediatric/ PICU/ NICU or Labor and Delivery area? I currently have about 3 years work of L & D experience, and 1 &1/2 years of Peds with NICU/ PICU float exp. I also have charge experience on peds. This process is starting to make me want to pull my hair out so any guidance is much appreciated. I don't know any nurses in this area to bounce any questions off of . Any input is greatly appreciated!

Hey! I'm interested in finding out more about traveling in Orlando area. Any chance you can telll me what the going rate weekly in your experience? Actually in the process of planning to relocate there from NY and trying to understand how much of a paycut I'll really take. Do you suggest any specific travel agencies?