ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Florida

ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Florida are among the most actively recruited critical care positions in the country, driven by the state's large and aging population and concentrated across major hospital systems, trauma centers, and academic medical facilities. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where employers like HCA Florida, AdventHealth, and Jackson Health System maintain large critical care operations. The most in-demand specialties include cardiac ICU, neuro ICU, and trauma intensive care nursing, with openings available from new graduates completing residency programs through senior charge nurses. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles189+
Top employerBayCare Health System
Top cityJacksonville, FL
Cities hiring73
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Contract - Nights
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Ft Walton Bch, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital​
RN Critical Care ICU
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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital​
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RN Critical Care ICU
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital​
Gainesville, Florida
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
1,001-5,000

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AdventHealth Daytona Beach
ICU RN Contract - Nights - 36/hrs./wk. - $63/hr.
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AdventHealth Daytona Beach
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ICU RN Contract - Nights - 36/hrs./wk. - $63/hr.
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$15 - $130/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Palmetto General Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU, Full Time, Day Shift, with Rotating Weekends, Job ID #1758282
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Palmetto General Hospital
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU, Full Time, Day Shift, with Rotating Weekends, Job ID #1758282
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Kindred Hospitals
Registered Nurse, ICU Nights
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Kindred Hospitals
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Registered Nurse, ICU Nights
Kindred Hospitals
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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ICU Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jacksonville
14 jobs
Miami
11 jobs
Tampa
9 jobs
Orlando
9 jobs
Bradenton
9 jobs
Daytona Beach
8 jobs
Clearwater
7 jobs
Saint Petersburg
7 jobs
Hialeah
6 jobs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • BayCare Health System
    BayCare Health System26
  • UF Health
    UF Health14
  • AdventHealth Daytona Beach
    AdventHealth Daytona Beach8
  • Orlando Health
    Orlando Health6
  • Kindred Hospitals
    Kindred Hospitals6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services39
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2
  • Technology & Software1

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • Active Florida Registered Nurse license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing
  • Current ACLS and BLS certification required for all ICU nursing positions
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care nursing experience preferred
  • CCRN certification strongly preferred by most Florida hospital systems
  • Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drip management

ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a icu registered nurse in Florida?

To become an icu registered nurse in Florida, you must first earn a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam and obtain an active Florida Registered Nurse license through the Florida Board of Nursing. From there, most hospitals require or strongly prefer applicants to complete a dedicated ICU orientation or new-grad critical care residency program before independent practice in the unit.

How much do ICU registered nurses make in Florida?

ICU registered 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 icu registered nurses in Florida?

Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Florida right now include BayCare Health System, UF Health, and AdventHealth Daytona Beach, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large integrated health systems tend to post the most consistent ICU openings given the state's high patient volume and year-round demand for critical care services.

Which Florida cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?

Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa lead Florida for icu registered nurse openings, reflecting the concentration of Level I trauma centers, large academic medical centers, and multi-hospital health systems in those metros. Smaller and suburban markets on the list tend to be anchored by regional hospital campuses run by the same major systems that dominate the larger cities.

Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Bedside intensive care nursing is inherently hands-on, so the vast majority of icu registered nurse roles in Florida require on-site presence. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in tele-ICU monitoring, utilization review, or case management rather than direct patient care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to a critical care nurse residency or new-graduate fellowship, programs that HCA Florida, AdventHealth, and Jackson Health System run specifically for nurses without ICU experience. Candidates with medical-surgical, step-down, or emergency department backgrounds are the most competitive candidates for internal transfers into ICU roles. Obtaining ACLS certification and holding a Florida Board of Nursing RN license before applying gives applicants a clear edge in the selection process.

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

You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across hospital systems, trauma centers, and specialty facilities. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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