Travel Nursing in Florida

Travel nurses in Florida have access to 985 furnished rental listings, 2 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.

Open assignments in Florida

87 openings across 24 cities from $1,578–$3,305/week.

Cities hiring in Florida

All 87 openings in Florida

Hospitals hiring in Florida

20 hospitals in Florida are hiring travel nurses, 76 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

All Florida hospitals

Housing in Florida

985 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,800/month.

Browse Florida housing

How Florida pay compares

For the same specialties, Florida pays about 15% below the national median, across 49 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Florida prices are counted, that is worth about -18%.

Cost of living in Florida

Statewide, prices run 3% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.43% higher
Housing122.122% higher
Utilities90.110% lower
Groceries and goods98.12% lower
Services101.31% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

A two-bedroom runs about $1,938/month, the median across 300 Florida cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Florida runs $110–$436 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

Licensing

Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Hospitals in Florida reviewed by travel nurses

Cities in Florida

Resources

Common questions

What is the average travel nurse pay in Florida?
Pay data for Florida is still being collected. Submit your pay report to help other nurses.
How much does travel nurse housing cost in Florida?
The median rent for travel nurse housing in Florida is $1,800 per month, based on 985 active listings on CircleRN.
Which cities in Florida are best for travel nurses?
Popular travel nurse destinations in Florida include Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers. Each city hub on CircleRN has housing, hospital reviews, and pay data.
How many hospitals in Florida hire travel nurses?
CircleRN has reviews for 2 hospitals in Florida that hire travel nurses, including ratings for culture, management, workload, and safety.