Travel Nurse Birmingham, Alabama

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Has anyone ever worked as a travel nurse in Birmingham, Alabama? I am wondering if $23 hour is a good rate? What benefits should I expect? Can anyone tell me if they have worked Birmingham before and what rates and benefits are. $23 doesn't sound so great when some California hospitals I've heard pay $50. Is this true or am I misinformed???

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Are you taking the housing allowance? Are you working days or nights?

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123Dancewith me,

Are you an LPN or RN? Which company are you with? You really have to get in there and bargain with these companies! I was told most comapnies bill anywhere from 60-80 an hour for your services! I made 23 as an LPN travel nurse ( and that was 2years ago), that is exactly why I went back to school and got my RN because I wanted to make more money! I know Alabama and Mississippi do pay low though! Personally I would not accept less than 30 as a RN! I only work for companies that will pay 100% of my completely furnished private housing and utilities!

Good Luck!

Mytoon38

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Alabama IS a low-pay state. That's why I moved. But $23 is pretty low, especially for a traveller. Actually I'm surprised they're even using contract labor there. From my experience, they usually just load the staff up with a ridiculous patient load. My advice is to work out your contract, learn from the experience, and enjoy B'ham while you're there.

:beer:The Five-Points area usually has good live music

:rotfl: Try the BBQ - Ollies is a classic

:monkeydance: Then there's the B'ham Zoo (and no, it's not just dogs and chickens...)

:yeahthat: Good gourmet restaurants; is the Pillars still there?

:roll Tuscaloosa is only an hour away; catch a BAMA home game... experience the thrill of victory..... ROLL TIDE.

Anyhow, there's plenty to do there if you want to have some fun.

Necrogato

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