Nursing Salary

[bambimo5]

I just got my 2nd job offer as a RN. Currently I am a Psych Nurse for a major nationwide company. I've been there for a little over 2 years. My current job is the only experience I have as a RN. I started looking for a new position with my current company and found a job as a Hospice Nurse. I interviewed the other day and shadowed the Supervisor today. I'm really excited as this position is minutes from my house. My current job is a hour drive each way. Both positions have pros and cons as with any RN position. My question is.. Do you think my salary will increase with this new position? HR will be calling me soon to give me an offer. Right now I make $21.33 a hour and get my shift differentials and weekends. My new job does not require me to work weekends, however I will be on call every third weekend and two nights a week making $2/hour, so that covers the weekends. I feel like this position has more responsibilities that I don't have currently. Your thoughts?

[NurseAtNight]

If you must work during the day and take night call twice during the week, you will encounter times when you are exhausted. If working in Hospice really appeals to you, then try it. I would in home care and took call for the hospice nurses once a week, but also all for the agency 3 times/month. Every other weekend and a lot of travel with limited gas reimbursement. You can always make money. The key really is to work at something you like that keeps you engaged.