Specialties Ob/Gyn
Published Nov 7, 2004
ClassOf2004, BSN
34 Posts
Does anyone know what the hourly wage is for new RN grads at Rush? I interviewed there last week but salary was never mentioned and I didn't feel comfortable asking (silly mistake). Thanks :)
SmilingBluEyes
20,964 Posts
I can't help you, but you could try going to their website. Often these sites will show salary ranges, but they can vary a lot.
You did not say where you live , but just incase you are NOT in Chicago, to find out salaries there (in general), you can try to go to :
http://www.salary.com
may find some info there. Good luck!!!! Maybe a nurse who works at Rush can help you out, in the meantime.
Jolie, BSN
6,375 Posts
I don't know what Rush currently offers salary-wise to new grads, but I can assure you that it will be competitive with other medical centers in the area. Rush is in very close proximity to U of I and Cook County, both of which are unionized, so Rush must offer a similar package of salary and benefits in order to attract top-notch candidates. I worked there as a new grad (a long time ago), and was not quoted a salary until the unit manager made a formal offer, and then it was put in writing.
I would highly recommend Rush as an institution which is very "new grad" friendly. I learned more there in 2-1/2 years than in all the years that have followed. I had the opportunity to take on added responsibilities such as transport, charge, committee work, and staff education that I would not have had the chance to do at most other hospitals.
Good luck in your job search. Are you looking for something in Maternal-Child nursing?
Thanks : )
I am definitely interested in Maternal-Child nursing. I live in the western burbs of Chicago and I accepted a position at Loyola in OB last week (starting Nov 15th) and I interviewed at Rush last week (they will get back to me in 1-2 weeks). Would there be a problem with me accepting the job at Rush if I already completed the preemployment physical at Loyola? I didn't sign a contract or anything.
I don't know what Rush currently offers salary-wise to new grads, but I can assure you that it will be competitive with other medical centers in the area. Rush is in very close proximity to U of I and Cook County, both of which are unionized, so Rush must offer a similar package of salary and benefits in order to attract top-notch candidates. I worked there as a new grad (a long time ago), and was not quoted a salary until the unit manager made a formal offer, and then it was put in writing.I would highly recommend Rush as an institution which is very "new grad" friendly. I learned more there in 2-1/2 years than in all the years that have followed. I had the opportunity to take on added responsibilities such as transport, charge, committee work, and staff education that I would not have had the chance to do at most other hospitals.Good luck in your job search. Are you looking for something in Maternal-Child nursing?
Gigglesforall, BSN, RN
117 Posts
Hey! I'm looking at working at Rush after I graduate in May!! I picked up some information at the nursing career fair at my school (in Minnesota) which states the following wages:
Days- $36/hr weekdays, $38.50/hr weekends
Evenings- $38.60/hr weekdays, $40.10/hr weekends
Nights- $39.70/hr weekdays, $41.20/hr weekends.
Time and a half for holidays and overtime.
It doesn't specify whether this is "new grad" pay or not, but I hope it helps. Seems really good to me, but what do I know!!
Wow! That pay seems too good to be true :) I hope it is true and now I REALLY hope I get the job LOL
Hey! I'm looking at working at Rush after I graduate in May!! I picked up some information at the nursing career fair at my school (in Minnesota) which states the following wages:Days- $36/hr weekdays, $38.50/hr weekendsEvenings- $38.60/hr weekdays, $40.10/hr weekendsNights- $39.70/hr weekdays, $41.20/hr weekends.Time and a half for holidays and overtime.It doesn't specify whether this is "new grad" pay or not, but I hope it helps. Seems really good to me, but what do I know!!
Hey I hope you do too!! I hope I get a job there in June as well!! Keep me posted if you do get it, will ya?
Jackie
verock
29 Posts
Hi! I graduated from Rush about a year ago. New grads start at about $21.__, and there is shift and weekend differential. During that time there was no room for me in LD so I decided to go somewhere else. There are so much opportunities at Rush - it's a great hospital- plus its Magnet. They also have a float pool and I heard they sometimes accept new grads where they will train you as a LD, NICU, postpartum, and antepartum nurse. GOOD LUCK!
Thanks for the info! Do you know what the shift/weekend differentials are? I interviewed for a 7p-7a position with every other weekend rotation. Which hospital do you work at? Which unit? How do you like it?
Sorry for being so nosey LOL :)
I think the salaries Gigglesforall saw are probably for experienced RNs and/or In-House Registry.
As far as changing your mind about Loyola, IL is an "employment at will" state. You "owe" your potential employer nothing. But, as a former nurse manager, I would not have a very favorable opinion and would not consider re-hiring a staff nurse who accepted an offer, started orientation, and then split for another facility within a short period of time.
You mightconsider calling Loyola and asking to push your start date back a week or two to give yourself time to sort out your offers and preferences.
As far as salaries go, Loyola has typically been considered a more "suburban" hospital with hourly pay rates more comparable to hospitals in the suburbs. City hospitals typically pay a little more.
Good luck with your decision!
BETSRN
1,378 Posts
The above does not sound like new grad pay, but that is just my guess. Go to Hospitalsoup.com and go from there.
acuteobrn
231 Posts
I think that I saw the same rates and that was for a resourse program if I am not mistaken. Good luck w/ all of that I worked in Rush's perinatal system for over a year now and wouldn't mind working at Rush, I like the intensity but perfer not to be crosstrained. Guess I am old fashioned in that I like L/D and just L/D nights on MBU or in the nursery is not my cup of tea. I have learned from experience that suburban hospitals/ dependant on which system you work for, is actually higher paying. I have worked a few in the burbs and one (got offers from 3) in the city and generally I am making about 8 percent more in the burbs. I still work registry out in the city. Not bad rates either.
Either way good luck to you and congrats on your new career.
BTW if that was Rush's regular rates, I don't think they would even need to post any position because those are VERY high.
$21 is not that bad, actually average for new grad pay. I started at $20.50 straight pay.