Advantis salary data Updated today · 49 open Florida jobs

Travel Nurse Salary in Florida

Median weekly · all specialties
$2,005
Pay after rent / mo
≈ $6,749/mo
$2,005/wk × 4.33 − $1,933 typical 2-BR rent. Before taxes. (HUD FMR FY2026.)
State income tax
0%
One of nine states with none, so more of each contract stays take-home.
Hot Specialties

How specialty shapes Florida rates

What you earn in Florida depends most on your specialty, with demand running broad on a large, aging population and heavy seasonal tourism. The specialties posting contracts now are listed below.

Median weekly by specialty Current open Florida contracts
1 Radiology $2,540/wk
2 Cath Lab $2,491/wk
3 Labor and Delivery $2,359/wk
4 CVOR $2,187/wk
5 Electrophysiology $2,161/wk
6 Case Manager $2,117/wk
7 Operating Room $2,033/wk
Median weekly contract value per specialty, from open Advantis Florida contracts.
The Weekly Number

Where Florida weekly rates land

No income tax and steady year-round demand shape Florida's market. The numbers below cover the going weekly rate, its reach across specialties, and how the state measures up nationally.

Across all open Florida contracts
<$1.7k $1.7–1.9k $1.9–2.1k $2.1–2.3k $2.3–2.5k $2.5k+
$2,005
Median weekly
$1,551–$2,681
Current range
Share of open Advantis Florida contracts by weekly-pay band.
How Florida compares

How travel nurse salary in Florida compares

Same paycheck, very different economics. This ranks top travel markets by what a contract is worth after typical rent, alongside each state demand outlook. Texas ranks well: no income tax and below-average rent stretch the check further than several higher-posted states. Each state links through to its own salary page.

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State Median pay State income tax Market outlook Compact
Florida You're here $2,005 0% 59,000+ nurse shortage by 2035 (vacancy 7.8%) FL Hospital Assn. Yes ✓
Nevada $2,853 0% Surplus statewide; Vegas/Reno growth keeps demand high HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Rhode Island $2,709 up to 5.99% (graduated) Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
West Virginia $2,329 up to ~4.58% (graduated) Above balance; aging/rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Alaska $2,361 0% Statewide surplus; remote/bush coverage drives travel need HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Nebraska $2,263 up to 4.55% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Vermont $2,359 up to 8.75% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Maine $2,349 5.8%–9.15% (incl. 2% surtax) ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
California $2,567 up to 13.3% (graduated) ~78,000 RNs not working in nursing (57% age 65+) CA BRN · UCSF 2022 No
Iowa $2,171 3.8% flat Near balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
North Dakota $2,165 up to 2.5% (graduated) Statewide surplus; frontier/oil-region demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Wyoming $2,156 0% Largest projected surplus; frontier/rural demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Wisconsin $2,196 up to 7.65% (graduated) Surplus statewide; distribution & specialty-mix demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Washington $2,370 0% Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~17% by 2038 (~15,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Oklahoma $2,162 up to 4.5% (graduated) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038 HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Illinois $2,254 4.95% flat ~27% of RNs plan to retire within 5 years IL Nursing Workforce Center No
Minnesota $2,233 up to 9.85% (graduated) Surplus statewide; greater-MN distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Montana $2,232 up to 5.65% (graduated) Above balance; frontier/rural coverage drives demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Pennsylvania $2,215 3.07% flat ~8% RN shortfall by 2038 (~11,970 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Mexico $2,172 up to 5.9% (graduated) Slight RN shortage (~2% by 2038); below-avg density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Jersey $2,386 up to 10.75% (graduated) Among 10 states with the largest projected RN shortage by 2036 NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing Yes ✓
Kentucky $2,123 3.5% flat Near balance; metro + rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Hampshire $2,337 0% ~7% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Ohio $2,137 2.75% flat Surplus statewide; high-acuity & rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Massachusetts $2,413 5.0% flat + 4% surtax (top 9.0%) Surplus statewide; turnover/specialty-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Oregon $2,230 up to 9.9% (graduated) ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; Portland-anchored HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Indiana $2,118 2.95% flat ~5,000 more nurses needed by 2031 (72% of need met) Indiana Hospital Assn. · IU Bowen Yes ✓
Michigan $2,124 4.25% flat 22,000+ unfilled nursing roles projected by 2030 Michigan Health Council 2024 No
Kansas $2,071 up to 5.58% (graduated) Above balance; rural hospitals at closure risk HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Arizona $2,203 2.5% flat Population & retiree growth sustain metro demand BLS Occupational Outlook Yes ✓
Missouri $2,064 up to 4.7% (graduated) Statewide balance; KC/STL turnover + rural gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Louisiana $2,061 3.0% flat Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~11% by 2038 (~5,680 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Connecticut $2,257 up to 6.99% (graduated) Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New York $2,336 up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local ~40,000 nurse shortage by 2030; 17,000+ RN openings/yr NY State DOH · DOL No
Alabama $1,966 up to 5.0% (graduated) Statewide surplus; demand in rural/non-metro facilities HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Colorado $2,139 4.4% flat ~15% RN shortfall by 2030 (~10,000 nurses) CO Center for Nursing · Mercer Yes ✓
Utah $2,064 4.45% flat Above balance; fast growth keeps demand elevated HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Idaho $2,012 5.3% flat ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; below-avg RN density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Tennessee $1,974 0% 8,500+ RN shortfall projected by 2035 TN Hospital Assn. Yes ✓
Georgia $2,021 4.99% flat Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~20% by 2038 (~25,110 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Virginia $2,044 up to 5.75% (graduated) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~8% by 2038 (~8,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Maryland $2,070 up to 6.5% (graduated) + county Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~16% by 2038 (~10,890 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
South Carolina $1,924 1.99% / 5.21% (two brackets) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~12% by 2038 (~7,250 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
North Carolina $1,929 3.99% flat ~12,500 RN shortfall by 2033 (~11%) NC Nursecast · UNC Sheps Yes ✓
Mississippi $1,797 4.0% flat Statewide balance; Delta/Gulf-Coast distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Texas $1,849 0% 57,000+ RN shortfall by 2032 (~16%) TX DSHS 2024 · 739 hospitals Yes ✓
Arkansas $1,741 up to 3.7% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
South Dakota $1,610 0% Statewide surplus; frontier/rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Hawaii $1,906 up to 11.0% (graduated) Surplus statewide; neighbor-island/specialty gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Florida You're here
Median pay $2,005 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: 59,000+ nurse shortage by 2035 (vacancy 7.8%) FL Hospital Assn.
Nevada
Median pay $2,853 Compact No State tax 0%
Outlook: Surplus statewide; Vegas/Reno growth keeps demand high HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Rhode Island
Median pay $2,709 Compact State tax up to 5.99% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
West Virginia
Median pay $2,329 Compact State tax up to ~4.58% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; aging/rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Alaska
Median pay $2,361 Compact No State tax 0%
Outlook: Statewide surplus; remote/bush coverage drives travel need HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Nebraska
Median pay $2,263 Compact State tax up to 4.55% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Vermont
Median pay $2,359 Compact State tax up to 8.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Maine
Median pay $2,349 Compact State tax 5.8%–9.15% (incl. 2% surtax)
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
California
Median pay $2,567 Compact No State tax up to 13.3% (graduated)
Outlook: ~78,000 RNs not working in nursing (57% age 65+) CA BRN · UCSF 2022
Iowa
Median pay $2,171 Compact State tax 3.8% flat
Outlook: Near balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
North Dakota
Median pay $2,165 Compact State tax up to 2.5% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide surplus; frontier/oil-region demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Wyoming
Median pay $2,156 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: Largest projected surplus; frontier/rural demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Wisconsin
Median pay $2,196 Compact State tax up to 7.65% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; distribution & specialty-mix demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Washington
Median pay $2,370 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~17% by 2038 (~15,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Oklahoma
Median pay $2,162 Compact State tax up to 4.5% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038 HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Illinois
Median pay $2,254 Compact No State tax 4.95% flat
Outlook: ~27% of RNs plan to retire within 5 years IL Nursing Workforce Center
Minnesota
Median pay $2,233 Compact No State tax up to 9.85% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; greater-MN distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Montana
Median pay $2,232 Compact State tax up to 5.65% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; frontier/rural coverage drives demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Pennsylvania
Median pay $2,215 Compact State tax 3.07% flat
Outlook: ~8% RN shortfall by 2038 (~11,970 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Mexico
Median pay $2,172 Compact State tax up to 5.9% (graduated)
Outlook: Slight RN shortage (~2% by 2038); below-avg density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Jersey
Median pay $2,386 Compact State tax up to 10.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 states with the largest projected RN shortage by 2036 NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing
Kentucky
Median pay $2,123 Compact State tax 3.5% flat
Outlook: Near balance; metro + rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Hampshire
Median pay $2,337 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: ~7% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Ohio
Median pay $2,137 Compact State tax 2.75% flat
Outlook: Surplus statewide; high-acuity & rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Massachusetts
Median pay $2,413 Compact No State tax 5.0% flat + 4% surtax (top 9.0%)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; turnover/specialty-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Oregon
Median pay $2,230 Compact No State tax up to 9.9% (graduated)
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; Portland-anchored HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Indiana
Median pay $2,118 Compact State tax 2.95% flat
Outlook: ~5,000 more nurses needed by 2031 (72% of need met) Indiana Hospital Assn. · IU Bowen
Michigan
Median pay $2,124 Compact No State tax 4.25% flat
Outlook: 22,000+ unfilled nursing roles projected by 2030 Michigan Health Council 2024
Kansas
Median pay $2,071 Compact State tax up to 5.58% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural hospitals at closure risk HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Arizona
Median pay $2,203 Compact State tax 2.5% flat
Outlook: Population & retiree growth sustain metro demand BLS Occupational Outlook
Missouri
Median pay $2,064 Compact State tax up to 4.7% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide balance; KC/STL turnover + rural gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Louisiana
Median pay $2,061 Compact State tax 3.0% flat
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~11% by 2038 (~5,680 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Connecticut
Median pay $2,257 Compact State tax up to 6.99% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New York
Median pay $2,336 Compact No State tax up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local
Outlook: ~40,000 nurse shortage by 2030; 17,000+ RN openings/yr NY State DOH · DOL
Alabama
Median pay $1,966 Compact State tax up to 5.0% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide surplus; demand in rural/non-metro facilities HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Colorado
Median pay $2,139 Compact State tax 4.4% flat
Outlook: ~15% RN shortfall by 2030 (~10,000 nurses) CO Center for Nursing · Mercer
Utah
Median pay $2,064 Compact State tax 4.45% flat
Outlook: Above balance; fast growth keeps demand elevated HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Idaho
Median pay $2,012 Compact State tax 5.3% flat
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; below-avg RN density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Tennessee
Median pay $1,974 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: 8,500+ RN shortfall projected by 2035 TN Hospital Assn.
Georgia
Median pay $2,021 Compact State tax 4.99% flat
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~20% by 2038 (~25,110 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Virginia
Median pay $2,044 Compact State tax up to 5.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~8% by 2038 (~8,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Maryland
Median pay $2,070 Compact State tax up to 6.5% (graduated) + county
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~16% by 2038 (~10,890 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
South Carolina
Median pay $1,924 Compact State tax 1.99% / 5.21% (two brackets)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~12% by 2038 (~7,250 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
North Carolina
Median pay $1,929 Compact State tax 3.99% flat
Outlook: ~12,500 RN shortfall by 2033 (~11%) NC Nursecast · UNC Sheps
Mississippi
Median pay $1,797 Compact State tax 4.0% flat
Outlook: Statewide balance; Delta/Gulf-Coast distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Texas
Median pay $1,849 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: 57,000+ RN shortfall by 2032 (~16%) TX DSHS 2024 · 739 hospitals
Arkansas
Median pay $1,741 Compact State tax up to 3.7% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
South Dakota
Median pay $1,610 Compact State tax 0%
Outlook: Statewide surplus; frontier/rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Hawaii
Median pay $1,906 Compact No State tax up to 11.0% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; neighbor-island/specialty gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Market-outlook figures verified May 2026; each links to its primary source.
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Pay after rent = median weekly pay × 4.33, minus the typical 2-BR rent, before taxes. Sources: rent HUD FMR FY2026; state income tax Tax Foundation; compact NCSBN; market outlook per state from each state's primary source. Not tax advice.
Local Markets

The highest-paying cities in Florida

Florida's contracts concentrate in four metros: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Pay and cost of living vary widely between South Florida and the rest of the state, so the market you pick matters.

Brandon $2,681
SARASOTA $2,540
Atlantis $2,499
Hudson $2,491
Miami $2,297
Fort Pierce $2,261
Sanford $2,238
Per-metro median from open Advantis Florida contracts.
What the number includes

Inside the Florida travel nurse paycheck

Florida's lack of a state income tax means no state withholding on the taxable base. A weekly rate blends that base with untaxed housing and meal money, and the split between them sets what you keep.

Hourly base, the wage portion of the rate Housing stipend, a weekly housing allowance Meals & incidentals, a daily meals allowance
The actual mix varies by contract, agency, and location.
What It's Worth

How far a Florida paycheck goes

Florida charges no state income tax, which lifts take-home on every contract. Cost of living varies sharply, though, from pricey South Florida to the more affordable north and central regions, so where you work changes what your pay is worth. The breakdown below works it through against local rent.

0%
State income tax
One of nine states with none, so the same rate keeps more take-home than a high-tax state.
Compact ✓
Start on your license
Multistate license? No new application. Single-state: ~4-8 Weeks by endorsement.
9.84 /1k
RN per 1,000 residents
Below the national 9.92, so the market is structurally under-supplied, which keeps demand high.
59,000+ nurse shortage by 2035 (vacancy 7.8%)
FL Hospital Assn.
Sustained demand keeps contracts open.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state income tax) · NCSBN (compact status) · MERIC (cost of living) · BLS OEWS (RN workforce)
Right now

Top-paying Florida contracts open today

A live view of the highest weekly rates open across Florida, pulled from the Advantis feed. Specialty, metro, and start timing vary from one contract to the next.

CVOR · Brandon, FL
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Cath Lab · Miami, FL
Days · 13 wks
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Radiology · SARASOTA, FL
Days · 13 wks
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Cath Lab · Atlantis, FL
Days · 5 wks
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The Details

Answers for Florida travelers

When does Florida travel demand peak?
Winter. Seasonal residents and tourists swell the population from late fall through spring, and hospitals add staff to match, so fall and winter starts carry the deepest demand. Summer stays steady in the large year-round metros of Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. If you want the widest choice of Florida contracts, time your availability for the winter season and be ready to commit early.
Does Florida withhold anything from base pay?
No state income tax comes out. Florida is one of nine states without a personal income tax, so only federal withholding applies to your taxable base, and housing and meal stipends stay untaxed when you maintain a permanent tax home. That strengthens net pay relative to the headline rate, worth remembering when a higher-tax state dangles a bigger number for the same specialty.
Can I start a Florida contract on my compact license?
Yes. Florida belongs to the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from a member state lets you begin without Florida-specific licensure. That makes Florida one of the simpler states to start in quickly, which pairs well with the winter surge if you decide late in the season. Nurses from non-compact home states should budget time for endorsement instead.
How different are Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville for travelers?
Meaningfully. South Florida runs the highest living costs in the state, while Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville sit closer to national norms, so the same rate nets differently by metro. The systems differ too: AdventHealth and Orlando Health anchor Central Florida, Baptist Health and Memorial Healthcare shape the south, and HCA Florida spans the state. Pick the metro by net pay and setting rather than rate alone.
What settings does Florida assign travelers to?
The full spread. Advantis works with AdventHealth, HCA Florida Healthcare, Baptist Health, Memorial Healthcare System, and Cleveland Clinic Florida, which together span academic, community, and specialty hospitals from the Panhandle to the Keys. Acuity and unit mix vary by metro and by season, so confirm the unit's patient population with your recruiter, particularly for winter contracts when census climbs.
What should snowbird-season travelers confirm before a Florida start?
Three things: housing, start date, and extension odds. Winter demand tightens short-term housing in the coastal metros, so confirm what the stipend actually rents in season rather than assuming summer pricing. Start dates cluster ahead of the winter census surge, which means credentialing needs to be finished early. And ask about extension likelihood upfront, because winter contracts that run well can extend into spring at the facility's request.