San Diego Travel Pay Rates

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Hi, I am looking to take my 1st travel assignment in San Diego. I am interested in what other travelers are making in SD. My recruiter told me that the pay was $25.51 + time and a half for the last 4 hours which would be $12.75 more for hours 8-12. I was looking to make at least $30 base. Is this an unreasonable amount for SD? I am aware that S. Cali pays less than N. Cali, but I wasn't expecting it to be this much less. I want to go to SD specifically b/c I used to live there and have quite a few friends there. Thanks for reading. Any input would be greatly appreciated.:nuke:

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Just bumping this post up, hoping someone will see it and reply. :redpinkhe

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Specializes in Peds, ER/Trauma.

I am currently on assignment in San Diego, I work ER. I am making $30/hr base ($35/hr blended). I am also getting free housing, utilities, free insurance with no deductibles, travel/licensure reimbursement, plus I got an extension bonus for renewing my contract. $25.50/hr is very low, even for San Diego.....

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Thanks for your response.

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:rolleyes:just wondering...did you accept a traveling assignment in sd? if so, what bese did they give you and with which staffing agency?

thanks.

jen

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Specializes in Trauma ICU, MICU,Tele. PCU, IMC.

I just got offered $27.50 night shift IMC position in San Diego. I was shooting for slightly more, not sure if I"ll take it.

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Specializes in Burn, CCU, CTICU, Trauma, SICU, MICU.

Sharp Hospitals 30-32 blended

Scripps 29-32 blended

Alvardo 30-33 blended

UCSD 28-31 blended

there are out laying hospitals like Palmerado and a few others that may pay a little more or less.

Scripps, I havent heard great things about as far as travelers.

Sharp, I have heard decent things.

UCSD, Been there - LOVED it and it was *def* worth the lower pay rate.

Alvardo - community hospital, low tech - but worth the extra money.

Can't speak for the others.

:)

hope that helps!!

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Specializes in Stepdown/Tele/MS.

What companies are everyone going with to get the travel assignments. I have been with valley healthcare who have been excellent, but unfortunatly they do not have many contracts in San Diego

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Specializes in ICU.

I accepted recently in LA for 33.00/hr. Different area, but still soCal.

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