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Nursing jobs in Florida 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
12,500
Moderate 6%
Median Annual Salary
$90,650
$43.58/hr
COL-Adjusted
$73,725
COL index: 102
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Florida, there is a shortage of 12,500 registered nurses as of 2026 — 6% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $90,650 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $73,725 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Florida
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Chief Nurse-SPS
Veterans Health Administration · Pensacola, Florida
$150705 - $200436 PA
Foreign Service Registered Nurse - Limited Non Career Appointment (RNLNA)
Department of State - Agency Wide · Montevideo, Uruguay
$82450 - $121080 PA
Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse (Acute Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Gainesville, Florida
$138696 - $184456 PA
Registered Nurse-Quality Management Consultant
Veterans Health Administration · West Palm Beach, Florida
$69430 - $128571 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Miami
- • Orlando
- • Tampa
- • Jacksonville
State nursing board
Florida Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $110 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Florida
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Aya Healthcare / RNnetwork
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse