RN Benefits Beyond Salary
Health, 401k match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, shift diffs.
Benefits can add 20-30% to total compensation. Worth comparing carefully.
Health insurance
Premium cost. Deductible. Family vs single.
401k
Match percentage. Vesting schedule. Pension if applicable (government, some unions).
PTO
Accrual rate. Cash-out policy. Holidays separate or combined.
Tuition reimbursement
Annual limit. Time-of-service requirement.
Shift differentials
Often understated in offers. Major income driver for night/weekend nurses.
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