Clinical Nurse Jobs in Florida

Clinical Nurse jobs in Florida are among the most active in the country, with strong demand at every level from new graduates through senior clinicians, concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like AdventHealth, HCA Florida Healthcare, and Baptist Health operate large networks of facilities. The most consistent openings are in critical care, emergency nursing, and medical-surgical units, along with growing demand in pediatrics and oncology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles285+
Top employerTampa General Hospital
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring69
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Lead Charge Nurse RN - Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - ORMC - Night Shift
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Lead Charge Nurse RN - Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager - ORMC - Night Shift
Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Clinical Nurse ER PRN Region Float Pool Nights SRO
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Clinical Nurse ER PRN Region Float Pool Nights SRO
BayCare Health System
Clearwater, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Quality Nurse Leader -Critical Care| Education Services| Full Time
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Clinical Quality Nurse Leader -Critical Care| Education Services| Full Time
UF Health
Saint Augustine, Florida
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Staff Nurse, Trauma IMCU, Full Time, Days
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Clinical Staff Nurse, Trauma IMCU, Full Time, Days
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Manager of Clinical Operations (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant)
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Manager of Clinical Operations (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant)
Woundtech
Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
201-500

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Clinical Nurse Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Clearwater
15 jobs
Pensacola
9 jobs
Brooksville
9 jobs
Hollywood
6 jobs
Gainesville
6 jobs

Clinical Nurse Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tampa General Hospital53
  • BayCare Health System27
  • Jackson Health System24
  • Fresenius Medical Care8
  • UF Health6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services21
  • Education1
  • Technology & Software1

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across Florida.

  • Active Florida Registered Nurse license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for acute care settings
  • Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience in a relevant care setting
  • Strong familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Clinical Nurse Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical nurse in Florida?

To become a clinical nurse in Florida, you must earn a nursing degree, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtain licensure through the Florida Board of Nursing. Florida participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work in Florida without a separate application. Most employers require an Associate Degree in Nursing at minimum, though many hospital systems prefer or require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

How much do clinical nurses make in Florida?

Clinical nurses in Florida earn a median of about $84,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,970 for the lowest 10% to over $120,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical nurses in Florida?

Employers hiring clinical nurses in Florida right now include Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Health System, and Jackson Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's high volume of large health systems and specialty hospitals means clinical nursing openings appear consistently throughout the year across the state.

Which Florida cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most clinical nurse openings in Florida. Miami and Tampa generate high volumes of listings because of their large academic medical centers and trauma hospitals, while Orlando's rapid population growth has fueled significant expansion at health systems like AdventHealth and Orlando Health, sustaining steady hiring across multiple campuses.

Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nursing is a hands-on, patient-facing role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence in a hospital, clinic, or care facility. About 4% of clinical nurse openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, utilization review, or case management functions.

How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program, which major Florida health systems like HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Tampa General Hospital run specifically for nurses without clinical experience. These structured programs place new graduates in supervised rotations and often convert to full-time roles. Applying for medical-surgical or telemetry positions gives new graduates the broadest opportunity, and holding a current Florida Board of Nursing license plus BLS certification before applying strengthens any application.

Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.

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