Travel Nurse Jobs in Florida | Open Now

Florida employs roughly 229,940 registered nurses, one of the largest nursing workforces in the country, and the work splits along clear lines. The major metropolitan systems carry the highest volume and the widest specialty mix, so they suit travelers who want a busy unit and a deep bench of colleagues. Smaller coastal and inland hospitals, including the seasonal Gulf-side markets, run leaner teams with broader scope, and their demand can rise and fall with the time of year. Hiring has cooled from its 2022 peak as systems closed staffing gaps, but federal projections still put the state short of nurses through the next decade, so contracts and extensions stay reliable. On credentialing, Florida belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license needs no extra step, while nurses from non-compact states clear endorsement through the Florida Board of Nursing in about two to four weeks; start the paperwork early and track the steps on the Florida RN licensing page. The bigger draw for many travelers is take-home: Florida charges no state income tax, so more of the weekly rate stays with you, though the state's housing and insurance costs deserve a look before you sign.