Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in Florida
- Florida Licensure Information and Requirements
- Florida CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Florida?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in Florida With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Florida?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Florida Right Now?
- FAQs About Florida Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Florida
Florida Licensure Information and Requirements
For the most up-to-date information on licensure and fees in Florida, visit the Florida Board of Nursing or contact them at (850) 488-0595.
Licensure Requirements
Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you will not need a Florida nursing license to practice travel nursing in this state if you have a valid license for another Compact state.
However, if you don’t have a multistate license, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement.
To be eligible for licensure by endorsement in Florida, RNs and LPNs need to meet the following requirements:
- Must hold a valid license to practice in another state or U.S. territory
- Must have successfully completed the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE) or the NCLEX
OR
- Have actively practiced nursing in another state or jurisdiction for two of the preceding 3 years without criminal history or having their license acted against
- Must take a remedial course if they have not actively practiced nursing for five years
In addition to these requirements, nurses must:
- Submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal background checks
- Submit self-explanation or a physician’s letter if there is a health history
- Submit self-explanation, final dispositions/arrest records, completion of probation/parole/sanctions, and letters of recommendation if there is a criminal history
- Submit self-explanation and agency records if there is a history of disciplinary actions
- Complete and submit the application to the Board of Nursing
- Contact the original licensing board and request verification be sent to the Florida Board of Nursing or verify licensure through Nursys®.
Florida does not issue temporary permits. Applications are processed in the order they are received, but there is no set timeframe for approval.
Licensure Fees
The application fee for nursing licensure in Florida is $110.00.
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
Florida entered the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement on January 19, 2018.
Is Florida a Walk-Through State?
Florida is not a walk-through state.
Florida CEU Requirements
RNs and LPNs must meet the following CEU requirements:
- 16 general hours
- 2 hours of prevention of medical errors training
- 2 hours of Florida laws and rules training
- 2 hours of recognizing impairment in the workplace training
- 2 hours of human trafficking training
- 2 hours of domestic violence training
- 1 hour of HIV/AIDS training
A list of Board-approved classes can be found here.
LPNs and RNs who are certified by a healthcare specialty program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) are exempt from CEU requirements.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Florida?
Average travel nurse salaries in Florida range from $1133 to $1654. However, it’s important to remember that salaries vary depending on location, demand, and nursing specialty.
Cities in Florida With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Boca Raton
The average travel nurse salary in Boca Raton, Florida, is $1397 per week.
West Palm Beach
The average travel nurse salary in West Palm Beach, Florida, is $1384 per week.
Miami
The average travel nurse salary in Miami, Florida, is $1379.
Fort Lauderdale
The average travel nurse salary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is $1376.
Hollywood
The average travel nurse salary in Hollywood, Florida, is $1376.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in Florida With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
The first step is to create a free profile on our website. There you’ll be able to see the listings for travel nurse jobs in Florida. Don’t see what you’re looking for? No worries! We’ll update you when more travel nurse jobs in Florida become available.
One of our Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiters will contact you to answer your questions about travel nurse positions in Florida. Our recruiters will walk you through each step of the application process. If you’re an experienced travel nurse and are familiar with the process, you’ll find everything you need on the website to manage it on your own.
Once you’ve picked a travel nurse job in Florida, you just need to sign your contract and head to the Sunshine State. Once you complete your assignment, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you extend your contract or help you find the next assignment on your travel nurse journey in another state. We’re here for you every step of the way.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Florida?
It’s no surprise that Florida is a popular destination for travel nursing. With great year-round weather and over 1,300 miles of beautiful beaches, Florida cities often find their way on travel nurses’ dream assignments lists.
Who wouldn’t want to spend their day off at the beach? Whether it’s laying out in the sun, splashing in the water, or cruising on a sailboat, Florida beaches tend to be the perfect way to let go of your worries and relax. If you’re an adventure-seeker of the great outdoors, there are over 20 state parks in Florida to explore, many just steps from the beach.
Not a beach person? Try taking up Florida’s second favorite pastime. With over 1,000 golf courses in the state, there are plenty of opportunities to “hit the green” on the weekends.
Being a popular tourist destination, Florida knows how to bring it when it comes to restaurants and entertainment. You’ll find plenty of beachside restaurants serving up fresh catches of delectable seafood. Don’t forget to try a slice of key lime pie — a Florida specialty you can find on just about any menu.
If you’re a Disney fan, you’ll definitely want to take a trip or get a season pass to the Happiest Place on Earth. Visit Mickey and his friends at Disneyworld in Orlando. You won’t forget this magical experience!
When it comes to available travel nurse assignments in Florida, you won’t have to worry about finding one. Due to Florida’s ever-changing population due to tourist seasons and “snowbird migrations” as seniors from other states flee colder weather, Florida hospitals are often in demand for travel nurses. Create a free profile to view current travel nursing jobs in Florida.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Florida Right Now?
FAQs About Florida Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Orlando, Florida?
Are you ready for your next adventure as a travel nurse? Orlando, Florida, may be the perfect place for your next travel nursing assignment. Create an online profile on our website to view current job listings.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Naples, Florida?
Interested in seeing what Naples, Florida, has to offer? View all our current travel nursing assignments to Naples on our website once you create a free profile.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Jacksonville, Florida?
Ready to move to sunny Jacksonville, Florida? You can view all our current Jacksonville travel nursing assignments on our website once you create a free profile.
How Do I Find Housing For My Florida Travel Nurse Assignment?
When it comes to finding housing for your Florida travel nurse assignment, you have two options:
- You can let your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter know that you’d like to take advantage of agency-based housing, and we can handle securing fully-furnished housing for you.
- You can opt to find housing for yourself and receive a housing stipend.
Florida is unique when it comes to finding housing, as many cities have an abundance of fully-furnished, short-term housing options due to tourism. Whichever option you decide, don’t forget to utilize your recruiter, who may have additional knowledge about housing in the area and can even connect you with other travel nurses in the area looking for roommates.
How Do I Find The Best Travel Nursing Agencies in Florida?
When it comes to travel nursing agencies in Florida, it seems like there is an endless number to choose from. This can make the process of finding a travel nursing agency seem daunting.
While we recommend speaking with other travel nurses about their travel nursing agency experiences, we also encourage travel nurses to shop around and “interview” travel nurse agencies.
Before signing any contracts, you’ll want to know key information, like:
- How responsive the agency is to your needs
- What kind of benefits you are eligible to receive
- What their pay rates are like
What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Florida?
The benefits that you are eligible to receive can vary depending on the travel nursing agency that you partner with. Make sure that when you are choosing a travel nursing agency, you are comparing benefits packages so you fully understand what you are eligible for before signing a contract.
For example, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers many benefits, including:
- Highest pay rates in the industry
- 401(k) plans
- Flexible contracts between 6, 8, and 13 weeks long, plus more
- Full-time and part-time work
- 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
- Overtime/double-time availability
- Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
- Direct deposit payments
- Housing, meal, and travel allowances
- A customized benefits package
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
- License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements
- A loyalty program
- Referral bonus plan
- Priority job order bonuses
- Sign-on and completion bonuses
Which Florida Travel Nursing Assignments Have The Lowest Cost of Living?
Choosing an assignment in a city with a lower cost of living is one way to get the most bang for your buck. However, this doesn’t mean you have to choose an assignment that is in the middle of nowhere or hours from the beach. You may be surprised to learn that some of the most affordable cities in Florida offer some of the best entertainment.
Florida cities with the lowest cost of living include:
- Kissimmee
- Palm Coast
- Cape Coral
- Palm Bay
- Orlando
- Gainesville
Why Should I Apply To Travel Nursing Jobs in Florida With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
At Trusted Nurse staffing, we offer the highest pay in the industry on top of other benefits, like sign-on and completion bonuses, education reimbursements, customized benefits, and more.
We value our travel nurses and take the time to make a lasting relationship. Our Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiters are available 24/7, so there is always someone to pick up the phone and assist you with whatever you need.