Vanderbilt Pay Scale

I don't know what the pay scale is there these days but I know that the experience you obtain there will be invaluable.

Since moving away from Nashville, I've encountered the strong perception of, "Oh, you've worked at Vanderbilt...you can handle anything." Having Vandy on my resume has been very helpful.

I'm sorry for this thread hijack.... I just wanted to say that my Mom *still* praises the nurses at Vanderbilt who cared for her mom over 20 years ago.

Gramma died there, from liver and lung cancer, she received superb care, and Grampa and my parents felt supported and cared for during her long admission, and after her passing.

So, kudos to Vanderbilt nurses. :balloons:

Y'all showed a young RN what nurses can do.

Karen

LadyLurker

New grads make about $2-$3 less per hour that other hospitals around. It is a teaching hospital so you make less but you do gain a lot of experience. You can make up for the pay difference if you are going to school...say BSN or MSN..because they pay 12 credit hours per year....

Does anyone have any idea what the graduate nurse pay is at Vandy? I have seven years of experience, but it would be helpful to know what the base pay is for new grads. Also, does Vandy offer sign on, retention, and/or relocation packages? Thanks!

New grad pay is 17.50.

Doesn't Vandy still have the benefit that if you've worked there at least 5 years, they help with your children's tuition if they attend any school other than Vandy?

Might be worth a 2-hour drive for me!

Vandy is paying 100% of my child's tutition, up to $ 2000 per semster. As per previous post, you must be employeed at least 5 years and in *good standing* with your manager.

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Another benefit that I forgot to tell you is that I live 83 miles away. Vanderbilt gives a generous discount on the hotel rate. I pay $ 30.00 per night (tax deductible). With gas prices being what they are, it's worth it.

(Holiday Inn Select @ Vanderbilt, of course!)

I have a friend that just started working in the SICU at Vandy this year. She said that new grad pay is $19.50. She says it's the lowest in the city, but worth it considering the experience that she's getting.

Wonder if that rate is days or nights?

Wonder if that rate is days or nights?

She said that's days and it's $3 or $3.25 for nights and $6 for weekends.

They must have went up on the salary.