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I too am curious about this. My husband and I are looking to relocate and I'd like to try travel nursing before taking the full plunge on moving since some of our expenses would be covered. I have almost 7 years experience in the cardiothoracic ICU where we float a few times a year to MICU / SICU. I have been exposed to and am relatively comfortably with ECMO (VV), IABP, managing chest tubes, ventilators, trached puts, etc. (the cardiac program moved to another hospital and now we are mainly thoracic surgeries and some GI). I put my resume up on Indeed and a few agencies began calling...Cross Country Trav Corp rings a bell. I'd love to hear any and all advice as well.

Hello! I'd like to gather info and thoughts. I currently work in critical care in a large hospital on the border of Queens and Long Island. I make what I would call a comfortable living. I'm able to afford a modest apartment on Long Island (I got a pretty great deal), pay my bills including the remainder of student loans, and enjoy hobbies. We were just able to purchase a new car and we'll still be able to save money. I recently got married and we desperately want to buy a house. The taxes and cost of living here is nuts though so we don't want to be tied down here. We looked into moving to Charlotte because we have friends there. But then I saw the average RN salary. I was shocked. Based on what I saw I would be taking an almost 50% pay cut. Granted, the cost of living as a whole is probably cheaper but I'm not sure. I grew up struggling. I don't want to do it again. We have to make a wise decision the first time. I have begun looking at the averages of other states. We are an active couple that loves the outdoors and have wanted to adopt a dog (maybe 4) like, yesterday. So, what are your experiences? I'd love to hear from RN's that are satisfied with their career and home life. We don't plan on having children so that streamlines things a bit. Thanks in advance!