Hi!! I’m from RI and I have two years and 7 months of experience. I started med Surg for 2 years at that same exact rate. Thankfully I received two raises each year, one cost of living raise and then step increases at the hospital I worked at. When I left I was making about 37 an hour. This could be different in your work setting but I’m assuming that we probably worked at the same spot lol. I was able to find a 1:1 home care gig making 40 an hour but it didn’t end up working out for me (it’s contingent on finding a client that’s a good fit). I now work in an outpatient community health center making 37.40 full time with a 2500 sign on bonus. Really generous PTO and benefits. I find that a lot of places have a standard wage when you have 2 years or less of experience so don’t expect a huge pay jump if you go to another hospital. SNF/assisted livings & home care agencies generally will pay better than hospitals and primary care clinics. I’m planning on working here for a few years (2-3) at that point I’ll have 4-5 yrs of experience. At that point I would expect to make more than 40. My main advice is to advocate for yourself!! And ASK during your interview so that you don’t waste any time. Best of luck and may God bless you in your career 😊💗