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Hi Michael, IMO, the nursing shortage is over. haha. Places here in SF are hiring - but the slow market has cut that back from a few years ago. It's good that you already have experience - the market is flooded with new grads that can't find jobs. What kind of nurse are you? I'm an ER nurse, so not too familiar with many of the non-acute care roles. But I could provide a bit more info if I knew where your expertise was applicable. Pay wise... most hospitals based RN's make $40's - $50's and up depending on the facility and years of experience. New grads at my facility start about 50 (give or take a few dollars). Differentials are paid on top of that. UCSF, CPMC, Kaiser are prominent hospitals in the city. SF General is the county hospital and the main trauma center. Catholic Healthcare West has a few hospitals in the city too but I'm not very familiar with them. What else would you like to know? chris

Hello Nurses!! I'm looking to chat with nurses in the Boston and Cambridge areas. I'm an experienced RN, BSN from San Francisco, California who is toying with the idea of relocating to Boston in the next few years. Just looking for some info from a local perspective as to wages, hospitals, ratios, etc. I'm happy to reciprocate if your interested in nursing life in San Francisco. I have 4 years of experience and all of that has been in the Emergency Department (will have 5+ years by the time I expect to make this move). I work in a level 2 ER currently. Moderate experience with trauma. My ER is a stroke center, has a cath lab, with all the bells and whistles. I'm also a PICC nurse and have 1 1/2 years experience placing PICC lines. So, what would I expect to make? Are the union hospitals vs non-union pay scales much different? Any hospitals with good reputations you think I should check out? I think most consider the standard of living in Boston to be high - but coming from SF I doubt I would even bat an eye. I know I'd expect a pay cut moving to Mass but I think some of that would be offset by the lower standard of living. Any input?? What ever info you have to share is greatly appreciated. Chris