Travel nursing contracts in Florida advertise a median of $2,120 a week, with the middle half between $1,925 and $2,252, across 94 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Florida job board.
Travel nurses in Florida have access to 1,004 furnished rental listings, 33 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
377 openings across 25 cities from $1,628–$3,104/week.
23 hospitals in Florida are hiring travel nurses, 289 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
1,004 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,800/month.
For the same specialties, Florida pays about 14% below the national median, across 94 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Florida prices are counted, that is worth about -17%.
Statewide, prices run 3% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.4 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 122.1 | 22% higher |
| Utilities | 90.1 | 10% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 98.1 | 2% lower |
| Services | 101.3 | 1% 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 $113–$452 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Florida reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 9 nursing specialties with open contracts in Florida, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,636 per week and Med-Surg the least at $1,833.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 21 | $2,024 |
| OR | 16 | $2,293 |
| PCU | 13 | $2,145 |
| Med-Surg | 9 | $1,833 |
| L&D | 7 | $2,199 |
| Telemetry | 7 | $2,038 |
| Cath Lab | 6 | $2,636 |
| Pediatrics | 5 | $2,101 |
| ICU | 4 | $1,853 |