Shift differentials

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Hello fellow nurses! I would like some input on Florida Hospital in tampa and other surrounding hospitals as far as hourly pay rate and night shift differentials. Currently working in the Midwest, I have been told Florida does not pay well, but then I have been told that they do. I would appreciate any input on florida nurses, either in tampa area or orlando area and what the difference in pay is. I am an L&D nurse as well if that helps with anything. Thank you all in advance😊😊😊

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

Can't you just do some online research? Look at the hospital's website for their pay scale. Look at a real estate website to get an idea of the cost of housing. There are even websites that compare cost of living in different cities. Tampa is a big city; I'm sure it's represented on a cost of living website.

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I have a similar question, moving to S Florida from Baltimore. It looks like I will be taking a pay cut but cost of living is lower so it's basically the same. I have looked at several hospital websites but not seen any pay scale posted. The jobs don't state a specific number for compensation, which makes sense since several factors are taken into account to determine the wage.

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Ruby, yes I have looked into websites one in particular was glass door I beleive, but it doesn't mention shift differentials, just mentions base pay, and I am not even sure how accurate they are, that's why I am seeking information from actual residents (nurses) who work for a more accurate picture. Thank you for your response

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Sparky, yes I have a friend who worked in Baltimore and when she moved there was a pay cut in the north west ., that is why I am interested in tampa Florida particularly florida hospital what their rate is and what their differentials are. I am hearing different things such as 33% working midnights but that is not always applied if you work midnights all the time which is confusing to me. I would just like as yourself accurate information. Housing cost of living is a little lower in Florida but again that depends on where you live. I've seen homes going for 500K but excellent school system, so that's where it gets tricky as far as pay I mean, that way a person can gauge where you can afford to live. Thank you for your response

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