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I will be relocating to Abingdon, VA/Bristol area and need to know what the average pay is for HH RNs. I have heard that the TN side is pay per visit and tends to pay a little better, but cannot get an idea on what the average pay is for the entire area. I have ADN, 5 years experience, and am currently a Care Mgr in the NC beach area. I have had a hard time getting even "ballpark" payscales in this area, and just need some ideas on what the average salary is and pay per visits pay. If anyone knows of the base pay for Clinical Managers or Branch Managers as well, I would be very grateful. Also, are there any agencies I should avoid? Thanks to all in advance for any advice and info you can give! :)

I will most likely be relocating to SWVA, Abingdon/Bristol area within the year and cannot seem to get an idea on the average RN (no BSN) pay. I have looked on multiple salary websites, all of which vary greatly- I have seen $40,000 to $90, 000 for ADN jobs for this area. I have talked with an RN recruiter @ MSHA, and she was very nice, but could not even give me a ballpark of anything other than a staff nurse. I have 5 yrs as RN, with broad range of clinical background, including IV Therapy and Home Health as a Manager. I have been told that I would need to apply for a job before I could get a "quoted ballpark" pay @ MSHA, but was informed a 5yr RN could expect about $19.50/hr as a staff nurse....that's sad. I know the cost of living is much less there than the beach (NC beach), but certainly it can't be that low. I am interested in mgmt positions both in the hospital and in Home Health setting and just need a ballpark on average pay for each. Sorry for the book, but I couldn't find many threads for this area and wanted to try to cover it all in one shot. Any advice on hospitals, agencies to go for or avoid would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!!