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Thank You! I will be working Mon-Fri 8a-5p.

25-32$/hr would be great! Although I haven't ran across anyone who started off making that much as a new grad here in South FL. It's crazy how the pay rate various depending on your area, just doesn't make sense.

I have asked around and it seems like the going rate for a new grad RN in Florida is between $21-23/hr. I guess what they are offering me is right around the ballpark, especially considering that it is a surgery center and not a hospital where pay would be a bit more.

Hi all, just curious. I was finally offered a position as an OR/Recovery Room nurse at a cosmetic surgery center in south FL. The pay rate for a new grad RN is 20/hr. I have heard many comments about the low pay rate in FL, especially for new grads. Is this pay rate too low?

Update: I finally got my 1st interview today at a cosmetic surgery center for the position of OR/recovery room RN. I'm happy to say that I received an offer for employment and I accepted it! It's bitter sweet I guess. It isn't the hospital position I was hoping for but beggars can't be choosers. Also, the pay is pretty low ($20/hr) even for a new RN in Florida. Just wanted to give you all an update and thank you once again for all of your comments. :-)

Thank you Nica :-)

I'm going to give that a try. Thanks so much!

Thank you for all of your comments, I really appreciate the feedback! I will keep all of your responses in mind while I continue my job search. God Bless!

Thanks, I will definitely look into that.

I live in South Florida as well. Yeah, seems like the only ones getting jobs are the ones who have connections.

I see what you are saying. I really wish I could but moving is not an option for me. Me and my fiance just purchased our home about 2 yrs ago and his job is here in Florida. He is really well established there and has been there for years.

Hi everyone, I am an extremely frustrated new grad RN! I graduated back in Dec 2013 and passed the boards April 2014. I have been job hunting ever since and nothing yet. I have applied to hundreds of ads including hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities and haven't even been called for 1 interview. Everyone wants at least 2-3 years of nursing experience but how can a new grad get experience when no one will give us a chance. I have called HR many times and have even dropped by and they all just kinda brush me off and tell me the same thing "if we are interested we will call you." Many will flat out tell me "sorry, we don't hire new grads". I am so disappointed with the way the job market is treating us. Where is the support for new grads? I have also tried applying to two different new grad programs but unfortunately never received a call back. These new grad programs are very competitive and are only available a couple of times a year here in Florida, plus only a few hospitals participate. Is anyone having the same issue and what advice if any do you have for new grads looking for employment?

Well, looks like the PVT is still alive and well! I got my results this morning and I passed! Finally an RN!

Took the NCLEX this morning and went home and tried the PVT 1 hour later. I'm happy to say that I got the "good pop up" but I'm not going to celebrate as of yet. As soon as I get my results, I will take the poll and post whether or not the PVT worked for me.