Tampa General Hospital is a 1,017-bed hospital in Tampa, FL — Magnet · Teaching.
Against the national average, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL runs housing 26% above and utilities 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1% above |
| Housing | 26% above |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 5% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Tampa is $2,205 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,880.
Florida levies no state income tax on wages.
31 traveler listings in Tampa, 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 | $1,999 | 572 | $2,390 |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | Melbourne | 31 | $1,940 | 550 | $1,990 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa | 13 | $1,822 | 596 | $2,205 |
| Uf Health Shands Hospital | Gainesville | 5 | $2,285 | 994 | $1,570 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 2.0★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 1.7 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 1.7 |
Pros: Floated med-surg nights, usually 1:5. B-Braun pumps are easy to use. Good experience for building float skills.
Cons: I'd give it 2.5/5. Techs and RT support were poor. Float scheduling felt toxic, you get moved around constantly with little say.
Pros: Level 1 so you see a lot. ICU is the best area. ER has more resources than the floors.
Cons: Floors 1:6 with very sick patients, one tech for 53 patients, charge takes patients. ER 1:4 and no lunch on nights. Travelers told on day one they are float pool. Makeshift overflow with 2 RNs for 10 …
Pros: Lift team and IV team are incredible and honestly the best part of the hospital. Level I teaching environment means you’ll see a wide variety of patients. Location was convenient and Tampa has plenty …
Cons: Morale is low and techs often don’t help. Respiratory support comes with attitude. Being in float pool means constant bouncing, and ED Hold is extremely challenging with little help. Some units force …