Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is a 144-bed hospital in Panama City, FL — .
Against the national average, Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL runs utilities 12% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 4% below |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Panama City is $1,610 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,380.
Florida levies no state income tax on wages.
6 traveler listings in Panama City, FL.
Other Florida hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | Fort Myers | 118 | $2,151 | 624 | $1,890 |
| Broward Health Medical Center | Fort Lauderdale | 36 | $2,038 | 572 | $2,390 |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | Melbourne | 30 | $1,940 | 550 | $1,990 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa | 12 | $1,875 | 596 | $2,205 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | Fort Myers | 5 | $2,018 | 746 | $1,890 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.7★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.5 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: 10/10 would recommend. Staff and management very nice and helpful, welcoming from day one. Great parking, decent cafeteria. Direct contract through Ascension's travel program.
Cons: Electives got cancelled so I was floated to a makeshift PCU in PACU. Summer housing in Panama City is a nightmare.