What salary should I expect?

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Specializes in TELEMETRY-MED/SURG-PULMONARY-STEP/DOWN.

Hello,

I have 9 years Telemetry/ med-surg and pulmonary experience, I am hoping to move to Fl in a few months...I currently live in NYC. I am fully aware that my salary will not be the same. I would like to have an idea of my salary...thanks nurses :)

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Specializes in TELEMETRY-MED/SURG-PULMONARY-STEP/DOWN.

anyone? :(

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Specializes in PCU, Step/Down.

I work on a Progressive Care Unit in West Central Florida and I don't have quite that much experience, but know many of the nurses that have almost identical experience that make $25-$28 an hour as a day shift nurse with all benefits as the base hourly rate. If you aren't interested in full benefits, you can typically make 20% more, but no med ins, sick time, vacation pay, etc. Also, if you work day shift, the typical 7A-7P, not only do you make $25 an hour, for instance, but after 2PM you get another $2 an hour until 5PM where you will received another $4 an hour until the end of your shift.

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Specializes in TELEMETRY-MED/SURG-PULMONARY-STEP/DOWN.

Thanks, I wonder what my hourly rate would be in south florida.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, ER, Peds ER-CPEN.

again depends on area, the coasts tend to pay more, the cape coral/ft myers has had a huge decrease in housing costs, I've got 2 yrs in and am still making the same as I did as a new grad (20$ hr + shift diff), however I work for 1 of 2 hospitals in my county, and the other has a horrible reputation for hiring/firing. try www.southwestfloridahelpwanted.com Good luck

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