RN wages in San Diego

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Hi everyone I recently moved to San Diego and have started my job search. Today I was called for an interview and during the conversation the manager asked what sort of wage I was looking for. I was surprised because I have never worked in a hospital where the wage was up for grabs. Most are union. So I am wondering what is the average pay for a RN nurse of 8 years, what am I worth in San Diego?

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Specializes in Nurses who are mentally sicked.

65k a year should be reasonable...this is what I get in New York City!

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Hi Yah,

I just moved from San Diego. I worked as RN with Sharp healthcare, I worked there 1st as a traveller in the ER - pay was good $ 32 an hour plus $4 on nights.

I also signed on with the hospital, for nights they ofter $10 000 sign on bonus for 2 year contract, or $3000 sign on for night shift. As staff the pay was $36 hour plus $4 for night shift. I have 13 years experience.

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How much is it for starting new graduates BSN RN? in san diego?

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Specializes in Neuro Surgery,telemetry.

roughly 30-35/hr for 8 years ++ experience plus night differential of $4 for BSN grad.

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How much is it for starting new graduates BSN RN? in san diego?

at sharp, they're paying $27.55 - $28.61 for new grads.

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Specializes in Neuro Surgery,telemetry.

scripps mercy is $29/hr for new grad

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Thanks so much for all the replies. If starting RN pays about 28/hr. do you think i will survive with the cost of living in SD? I am planning to move out there but I dont know if I will make it.

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Specializes in Neuro Surgery,telemetry.

single? you will do fine. married with 1 source of income, very difficult!

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro/Trauma.

Important to note that within the Scripps Healthcare system, some hospitals, not all, have a pay differential based on your degree (e.g. ADN, BSN, MSN.) It's not much but I guess good to keep in mind. I can't really speak towards the Sharp system or Palomar.

I would say the average pay for most of my fellow new grads and myself has been $29-35 per hour. And like someone else said, if you're single without kids it is more than enough to live on in San Diego.

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Specializes in Neuro Surgery,telemetry.

BSN-RN with 8 years of experience $36/hr plus $4 night shift differential @ sharp. Hope this helps.

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