Hey there Pennsylvania Nurses! I'm sick and tired of Cleveland, Ohio. I need a change. I really want to move to Philadelphia this coming February, as I've loved the vibe of the city when I've been there before, and I just gotta get out of crummy Cleveland, Ohio!!!
I looked at other places around the country, and Philly seems to have the right mix of big city with a community-centered feel, and is in close proximity to NYC & DC (weekend roadtrip warrior here! :) ). PLUS I read there's a bazillion hospitals in the area, which is of course good in our line of work.
Anyway, I was wondering if you all who have ever worked in the area or have friends in the area would be willing to recommend some great places to work. My background: BSN in 2002, worked 3 years in Northeast Ohio's busiest ED/Level 1 Trauma unit (county hospital), have been working the past few months in our new ED Observation/Short Stay Unit. I'd definitely like to stay in ER (sometime adrenaline junkie as well ), but I'd also be into Tele/CCU or maybe trying some SICU or MICU for a while too if I felt really good about it somewhere.
First off, I was wondering if there's a county (i.e. public) hospital in Philadelphia? Not that I want a repeat of where I'm at now, but the benefits always seem to be better in public facilities. Also, which hospitals are Level 1 Trauma registered in the area?
I've been looking at Hospital of UPenn, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Einstein. Any input?
I'd also be VERY open to sharing any REFERRAL BONUS you might be able to provide!! :balloons:
Thanks for your insight, and see you guys soon!! :)
Now when i say suburbs, that doesnt mean that its necessarily country. The benefit of working and leaving in the suburbs is that you pay NO CITY TAX!!! Its a killer and on top of it, the insurance is ridiculous. I moved to Upper Darby (not really suburban, but thats what the call it), i dont have to pay city tax and my insurance is cheap. I pay about 100 for full coverage ( 2002 Explorer), and i am a young driver. I go to Nursing school in Bryn Mawr (very expensive) and most of the staff work for Crozer. They are said to be the highest paying in the suburbs and there is not city tax. Just a few things to think about. Hope it helps
UOTE=TraumaRama25]Hey there Pennsylvania Nurses! I'm sick and tired of Cleveland, Ohio. I need a change. I really want to move to Philadelphia this coming February, as I've loved the vibe of the city when I've been there before, and I just gotta get out of crummy Cleveland, Ohio!!!
I looked at other places around the country, and Philly seems to have the right mix of big city with a community-centered feel, and is in close proximity to NYC & DC (weekend roadtrip warrior here! :) ). PLUS I read there's a bazillion hospitals in the area, which is of course good in our line of work.
Anyway, I was wondering if you all who have ever worked in the area or have friends in the area would be willing to recommend some great places to work. My background: BSN in 2002, worked 3 years in Northeast Ohio's busiest ED/Level 1 Trauma unit (county hospital), have been working the past few months in our new ED Observation/Short Stay Unit. I'd definitely like to stay in ER (sometime adrenaline junkie as well ), but I'd also be into Tele/CCU or maybe trying some SICU or MICU for a while too if I felt really good about it somewhere.
First off, I was wondering if there's a county (i.e. public) hospital in Philadelphia? Not that I want a repeat of where I'm at now, but the benefits always seem to be better in public facilities. Also, which hospitals are Level 1 Trauma registered in the area?
I've been looking at Hospital of UPenn, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Einstein. Any input?
I'd also be VERY open to sharing any REFERRAL BONUS you might be able to provide!! :balloons:
Thanks for your insight, and see you guys soon!! :)
Specializes in Rehab, Neuro, Travel Nurse, Home Care.
I live in South Jersey and work in Philly. It is only a 15 min drive. I don't want to pay the money it cost to live in Philly.
I use to work at Jefferson and it was a good hospital, esp if you like Center City. The ratios can get crazy at times. Don't get me started on HUP. HUP is very overrated, but they pay well. I learned a lot, but the some nurses there have a snobby atitude. (I'm sorry if I offended any HUP nurses, but you know what I am taking about) I heard good things about Temple Jeans, Pennsyvannia, Presby and Nazerath Hospital.
I'm sick and tired of Cleveland, Ohio. I need a change. I really want to move to Philadelphia this coming February, as I've loved the vibe of the city when I've been there before, and I just gotta get out of crummy Cleveland, Ohio!!!
), but I'd also be into Tele/CCU or maybe trying some SICU or MICU for a while too if I felt really good about it somewhere.
SerenityR.N., BSN, RN
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Now when i say suburbs, that doesnt mean that its necessarily country. The benefit of working and leaving in the suburbs is that you pay NO CITY TAX!!! Its a killer and on top of it, the insurance is ridiculous. I moved to Upper Darby (not really suburban, but thats what the call it), i dont have to pay city tax and my insurance is cheap. I pay about 100 for full coverage ( 2002 Explorer), and i am a young driver. I go to Nursing school in Bryn Mawr (very expensive) and most of the staff work for Crozer. They are said to be the highest paying in the suburbs and there is not city tax. Just a few things to think about. Hope it helps
UOTE=TraumaRama25]Hey there Pennsylvania Nurses!
I'm sick and tired of Cleveland, Ohio. I need a change. I really want to move to Philadelphia this coming February, as I've loved the vibe of the city when I've been there before, and I just gotta get out of crummy Cleveland, Ohio!!!
I looked at other places around the country, and Philly seems to have the right mix of big city with a community-centered feel, and is in close proximity to NYC & DC (weekend roadtrip warrior here! :) ). PLUS I read there's a bazillion hospitals in the area, which is of course good in our line of work.
Anyway, I was wondering if you all who have ever worked in the area or have friends in the area would be willing to recommend some great places to work. My background: BSN in 2002, worked 3 years in Northeast Ohio's busiest ED/Level 1 Trauma unit (county hospital), have been working the past few months in our new ED Observation/Short Stay Unit. I'd definitely like to stay in ER (sometime adrenaline junkie as well
), but I'd also be into Tele/CCU or maybe trying some SICU or MICU for a while too if I felt really good about it somewhere.
First off, I was wondering if there's a county (i.e. public) hospital in Philadelphia? Not that I want a repeat of where I'm at now, but the benefits always seem to be better in public facilities. Also, which hospitals are Level 1 Trauma registered in the area?
I've been looking at Hospital of UPenn, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Einstein. Any input?
I'd also be VERY open to sharing any REFERRAL BONUS you might be able to provide!! :balloons:
Thanks for your insight, and see you guys soon!! :)
~Scott