Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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Hello all. just reading different threads and wondering what does the starting salary look like for a grad nurse? i live the in Atlanta area so any ball park figure will do. thanks!

The reality is that new grads ARE having a more difficult time being hired at the present time. Like every other industry, jobs in Health Care have been impacted by the current economy. Nurses are not leaving their positions - retiring, moving, changing professions etc, as much as they used to because of economic uncertainties. So there are fewer job openings overall. That being said, as the economy slowly improves, and as more nurses retire because they need to retire, there will be more jobs. SO for those who have found jobs, Congratulations! And for those who are still looking, keep the faith, keep a good attitude, keep your license intact, and keep up with what's going on in your area. Try to get your foot in the door by volunteering, or applying for a different job. Be creative and stay positive.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I was a new grad a year ago. I was hired at 33 dollars an hour, plus 3 dollars an hour for responsibility pay. Night differentials on top of that.

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$24 +15% diff for 3rd in milwaukee,wi

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I can speak from very recent experience that finding employment as a new grad is, indeed, tough. For me, getting interviews wasn't the hard part. The hard part was beating out the other 5-7 people also interviewing for the position. My sincere well wishes to all the new grads still looking.

Just got hired on in a Rehab center in MO. Will be making $26/hr for day shift.

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Specializes in Orthopedics, Neuro, Trauma.

I'm a new grad RN in Phoenix, AZ and my base pay is $28/hr. plus 5% shift differential for evenings and 10% differential for nights. This is at a SNF.

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Smallish town in AL: $17.25 base with $3.00/hr shift diff and $2.00/hr critical care pay (ICU only).

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New grad in northern Indiana. Just got hired in a small town LTC facility. 20hr + 95cents for 2nd shift diff. Not exactly what I expected but thankful to get a job. :)

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Bump. Thought this could be updated for 2012. Anyone have any new rates and what area (city/state) you are in?

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Hi there!!

How's your job going for you? Are you still working in the Rehab center?

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How about Mississippi or surrounding states for LPN?

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Atlanta 23 base rate with 3.30 increase for evenings, 4.00 nights and 3.00 for weekends

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Atlanta 23 base rate with 3.30 increase for evenings, 4.00 nights and 3.00 for weekends

Thanks for the reply! Very helpful!

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