AwakeningPrajna

The short version

If you are weighing AwakeningPrajna in Santa Cruz, California, the clearest number we can put in your hand is pay. The one posting on file lists $38 an hour, and the minimum and maximum match that same figure.

Employer research, Aug 3, 2026

1. 1

   The one posting on file lists $38 an hour, with the same floor and ceiling.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-03
2. 2

   You would see a stated hourly rate of $38 on the posting we have, not a wide band to decode.

   For new grads

   Sources

   From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-03

The hard parts

• Pay clarity rests on a single posting, so you only have one $38 hourly data point rather than a range or a deeper set of offers.

  From employer postings

• Pay picture comes from only one posting

  Employer research, Aug 3, 2026

• No housing stipend or travel weekly-gross figures on file

  Employer research, Aug 3, 2026

• No stated residency, tuition support, loan help, or career ladder

  Employer research, Aug 3, 2026

What to ask

• How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
• Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
• How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
• What does a usual day’s workload look like?
• Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living in Santa Cruz, CA