Hello my fellow nurses,
I've been an LPN for over 2 years and let me say that what Florida pays nurses is outrageous!! 17-20/hr depending on the setting. I've been traveling for a year and a half. Some assignments have been good, some not so good. The most I've made as a travel LPN is 33/hr. but the cost of living was very expensive in the area to which I was assigned. Fast-forward to today 08/24/18.... I'm now in Colorado working in Corrections, and am not complaining at all about the pay. Let's just say its definitely well worth coming all the way here. I can take care of my 3 kids (all are in high school) and pay my bills and able to save quit a bit. The thing is, that I am contemplating moving here for a year or so, then going back home. The contract is basically wide open meaning that I can leave at anytime or stay as long as I want. I just hate to give up this amazing pay only to go back home and struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!