Medliant Offers Prevailing Wages… What Does That Mean?

Medliant USRNs earn prevailing wages for the specific location that they are deployed in, meaning that you will earn a competitive wage similar to that of American Registered Nurses working in that same location.

Prevailing wages refer to the standard rate of pay for certain types of labor within a specific geographical area (e.g. Registered Nurses working in King County, Washington). These rates are typically determined through surveys conducted by the Department of Labor or by using data from existing collective bargaining agreements in the area. These rates vary depending on the type of work being performed.

The purpose of prevailing wage laws is to ensure that workers are paid fairly and competitively, prevents employers from undercutting wages to win bids and ensures that local workers are not disadvantaged by cheaper labor from outside the area. Employers are required to pay their employees no less than the prevailing wage for the specific job classification and locality.

In summary, prevailing wages are the minimum hourly rates that employers must pay workers, as determined by the Department of Labor based on local standards and conditions. This ensures a competitive and fair playing field for both domestic and international Registered Nurses working for the same employer in the same location. As a Medliant USRN you earn a similar wage as domestic Registered Nurses you work with!