They told me one pay rate, now trying to give me another.

Jolie, BSN · Mar 16, 2009

Please contact the nure recruiter or nurse manager and ask for clarification.

Is it possible that $23.83 is your base wage, to which a night shift differential will be added?

In the future, please consider requesting 2 things before accepting a position: A copy of the job description. This should specify the unit and job title (RN I, RN II) along with the expectations for the performance of that job. Also, insist on an offer in writing before commiting to any position. The offer should specify unit, title, base salary, differentials, amount of vacation/sick/PTO time, specifics of insurance and other benefits (401K or 403B, etc.)

fiveofpeep · Mar 16, 2009

maybe orientation is at the day rate since it is during the day?

Whispera, MSN, RN · Mar 16, 2009

I suggest you contact people by phone or in person, since email isn't always read every day, and sometimes gets lost in cyberspace....

Sterren, BSN, RN · Mar 16, 2009

My guess is that there's a night shift differential that will put you back up to $28.

And honestly, with as hard as it is for so many newer nurses to find a job at all, I'd still happily take that "crummy" $23.83.

caliotter3 · Mar 16, 2009

All good advice. I was quoted a rate one time but it was based on incorrect info. The recruiter gave me the rate for the classification they assumed I was filling, not knowing at the time that I was not interviewing for that kind of position. They corrected the offer when I corrected them on their assumption. This happened to my daughter. She was offered one rate to take a job in an office, then when they hired her, the actual rate turned out to be $1 an hour less. She was miffed but needed a job so she went along with it. When a potential employer quoted me a rate that was several dollars less than what I had been making previously, I let them know what I thought about the idea and did not go with them. There is a bottom line that everyone should have in order to keep wages liveable. Unfortunately, employers always find someone willing to be taken advantage of. That makes it worse for everyone else.

You definitely should clarify things before you make any decisions regarding this.

Jo Dirt · Mar 16, 2009

Please contact the nure recruiter or nurse manager and ask for clarification.
Is it possible that $23.83 is your base wage, to which a night shift differential will be added?
In the future, please consider requesting 2 things before accepting a position: A copy of the job description. This should specify the unit and job title (RN I, RN II) along with the expectations for the performance of that job. Also, insist on an offer in writing before commiting to any position. The offer should specify unit, title, base salary, differentials, amount of vacation/sick/PTO time, specifics of insurance and other benefits (401K or 403B, etc.)

The orientation packet and general job description I was given says RN I.

I didn't realize I was suppose to be given an orientation schedule. Live and learn.

Jo Dirt · Mar 16, 2009

My guess is that there's a night shift differential that will put you back up to $28.
And honestly, with as hard as it is for so many newer nurses to find a job at all, I'd still happily take that "crummy" $23.83.

Since I make $25/hr at the nursing home (practically working the day shift most of the time) it wouldn't make sense to take a pay cut and then go abuse my little body staying up all night to boot.

When the nursing home found out I was leaving, they offered me 3 12 hour shift a week when I told them I wanted to get away from 5 8 hour shifts a week. I wonder if I should just stay with the nursing home? On top of that, I'm about due for a raise.

RNLola035 · Mar 16, 2009

yeah most likely that $23 is for your training only..for me i was getting 41.21 while my starting pay as stated on the paper was 45.97 for days..so basically for my first 90 days I was making the training rate at 41.21.

but even still if im wrong and you want acute care experience you should go for it..it wont be long until you'll be making more

if i were you i would go for acute care because that is what i want

but it's all up to what you want for your career.. good luck!

Batman24 · Mar 16, 2009

Contact them immediately and ask. It appears you have something that says RNI on some paperwork and then it was changed to RNII. You need clarification on pay and title. I would see what they say before turning down this job as perhaps it's just an error on their part.

After you talk to them get your title and hourly pay along with all benefits including health insurance, sick days, etc. in writing immediatley. If they hem and haw on this run the other way. Pls keep us posted. I'm curious. Good luck.

Fixit · Mar 16, 2009

Wow. That's a substantially lower pay. Agree with posters who said call and clarify, get it in writing. Your LTC experience SHOULD count. IMO---The only problem with using the LTC experience to go in to your 1st acute job as a higher paid RNII is you will NOT be given the longer, more intense (read more expensive) orientation that new grad RN's get. You will get the basic orientation that experienced RN's get.

chenoaspirit, ASN, RN · Mar 17, 2009

It sounds to me like the job you have now is a great option. You make more, plus offered 3 12's, AND due a raise? That would be hard to turn away from, especially since you are already established there and comfortable. Unless you are wanting to "spread your wings" and do something different. Please let us know what this new job says about the change in title and pay. Im curious also. Good luck!