Before all this craziness started, my husband and I were trying to decide where we wanted to live long term. I am an ED nurse and we recently moved back to the San Diego area from Florida because I was pregnant and we wanted to be near family. I am from San Diego, but my husband hates the congestion. I wanted to be in California because my husband was going to be a stay at home dad and the nursing ratio is good. He wants to go to North Carolina to the Highlands area because he likes the slower pace of life and he fly fishes. I have never worked there and don't know anyone who has so I have no reference. I was also thinking northern Calfornia, Oregon, or Colorado could be options. I am looking to be able to support a family of 3 on 1 salary without working overtime or having dangerous nursing ratios. We like being outdoors and schools have to be decent.
My question is this: What are recommendations for places to work as a nurse that offers a living wage and quality of life. Of course things may be different post Covid 19.
Having lived in Florida, San Diego, and now northern california I've heard Roseville Kaiser pays PRN $99/hr and is close proximity to Tahoe for weekend trips. Cost of housing is extremely cheap as well (less than $500K) for a solid house.
Yes but I’ve heard that California taxes eat up all your net income, despite those very high wages.
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Yes but I’ve heard that California taxes eat up all your net income, despite those very high wages.