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[MilitaryNurse78]

I have 18yrs experience as a nurse (BSN with Masters in Public Health). I’m moving back into civilian nursing after 17yrs in the military serving as a flight nurse. I'm considering a telemetry residency position at a local hospital. Just curious what I should expect for salary or what I should ask for. I've heard they may offer $30-33/hr. Is that fair with my experience?

[BSN-to-MSN, ADN, BSN, RN]

Depends on the geography, I guess. For my area, that's not enough for 18 years experience.

[GM2RN]

On 8/7/2019 at 11:25 AM, Hoosier_RN said:

That looks about right from looking at various sites. Midwest doesn't equal super high pay. But also doesn't equal super high cost of living either. Try googling it and glassdoor, etc

You have to look a little further than just “the Midwest.” I live in the Midwest but in the north and make $42/hr. However, there are areas in the south where RN’s may make only half of that.

[Davey Do]

On 8/7/2019 at 5:20 AM, MilitaryNurse78 said:

I have 18yrs experience as a nurse (BSN with Masters in Public Health). I’m moving back into civilian nursing after 17yrs in the military serving as a flight nurse. I'm considering a telemetry residency position at a local hospital. Just curious what I should expect for salary or what I should ask for. I've heard they may offer $30-33/hr. Is that fair with my experience?

On 8/7/2019 at 11:51 AM, Luckyyou said:

I am in the area and make $35/hr ish in one position and $39/hr ish in another with 8 years of nursing experience (this includes differentials for ICU experience and specialty roles).

Yeah. I'm in the area also and am just a dumb old psych nurse who babysits patients and my base pay is more on the lines of Luckyyou's.

You've got some great education and experience, MilitaryNurse. I am relatively sure you could find some institutions that would way outbid that offer.

Good luck to you!

[Davey Do]

On 8/7/2019 at 10:51 AM, Hoosier_RN said:

I interviewed in that area within last 6 months and was offered $31/hr + shift diff etc (Children's). Needless to say, I didn't accept it

Too bad! I would have swam across the the mighty Mississippi to meet you, Hoosier!

On 8/7/2019 at 10:45 AM, not.done.yet said:

If it is a residency its likely geared to new grads and may pay lower.

Oh.

Ouch.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

6 hours ago, Davey Do said:

Too bad! I would have swam across the the mighty Mississippi to meet you, Hoosier!

Awww, you just melted my mean ol' heart!

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

11 hours ago, GM2RN said:

You have to look a little further than just “the Midwest.” I live in the Midwest but in the north and make $42/hr. However, there are areas in the south where RN’s may make only half of that.

Sorry, I was giving a generalization. I make $41/hr, but I've busted my tail to get here. Not many others who get that here. You are 100 correct, in the south, except for large metro areas (Atlsnta, Memphis, etc) nurses are usually not well reimbursed!