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The pay scale for rural hospitals tops out at 47$ after (7 years) plus 3.5 hour shift differential for nights. Pay scales are much lowerthe further away form an urban center. Also no bonus for BSN/MSN or certificate training such as CCRN or MICN. This applies to the Dignity system. Mercy Redding's pay scales are higher. But the RVMC hospital rates in same town are 15- 20 % lower. I cant speak for the coast or eastern region.

I did turn this offer down, took a job as an Clinical Instructor for the local college instead through December. I would really like to travel, having some serious doubts the recruiter I was dealing was reputable. Thanks for your answer Bree :) Makes me feel better about my gut intuition.

Thank you for your quick response, the calculator has terms which are not used by recruiter. Wanted to make sure I was not being taken advantage of negotiating. I asked about completion bonuses and the recruiter stated they usually only do extension bonuses. Really feel like I'm buying a used car and haggling instead competently negotiating the price of my services.

These are the quotes I received from a travel agency for an assignment in northern California. I have tried to get the information to put in the rate calculator on pan travelers without success. Having never traveled before the Net pay for weekly seems reasonable if I take the non housing option (first set). I do not understand the low hourly rate and how that figures in the grand scheme of things. Am I being lowballed ? RN for 27 years with 9 yr current in ICU/ER/PACU. I have always worked for hospital and never traveled before. Can anyone explain this crappy hourly rate ? Position- ICU Shift- 3-12 hour nights and days Length- 13 weeks Pay with benefits not incorporated and housing not provided by JNP- $13.00/hour for first 8 hours and $23.00/hour after 8 hours with weekly meals and incidentals stipend of $427(untaxed) and weekly lodging stipend of $672(untaxed) and a one time travel reimbursement of $500(untaxed) on your first paycheck. Gross- $1,687per week Net- Assuming 25% taxes you get $1,540 per week Position- ICU Shift- 3-12 hour nights and days Length- 13 weeks Pay with benefits not incorporated and housing provided by JNP- $18.00/hour for first 8 hours and $30.00/hour after 8 hours with weekly meals and incidentals stipend of $427(untaxed) and a one time travel reimbursement of $500 (untaxed) on your first paycheck. Gross- $1,219per week Net- Assuming 25% taxes you get $1,021 per week