Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Florida

Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Florida represent one of the most active perioperative hiring markets in the country, concentrated in large acute-care hospital systems and specialty surgical centers across the state, with openings at every experience level from new graduate to senior scrub and circulating roles. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where systems like HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Baptist Health run high-volume surgical programs. The most consistently in-demand sub-areas are cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and robotic-assisted procedures. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles236+
Top employerHealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring84
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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RN Specialty- Operating Room MCC- Magnolia
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RN Specialty- Operating Room MCC- Magnolia
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Language Services
$40.27 - $60.4/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room
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Assistant Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$34.32 - $63.84/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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RN Registered Nurse Educator Advanced Cardiothoracic Operating Room
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RN Registered Nurse Educator Advanced Cardiothoracic Operating Room
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$34.32 - $63.84/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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RN Registered Nurse Multispecialty Operating Room
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RN Registered Nurse Multispecialty Operating Room
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$31.85 - $52.76/hr
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Operating Room Part-Time - ST
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Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Operating Room Part-Time - ST
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
22 jobs
Jacksonville
21 jobs
Miami
15 jobs
Orlando
9 jobs
West Palm Beach
7 jobs
Largo
6 jobs
Naples
6 jobs
Saint Petersburg
6 jobs
Hudson
5 jobs

Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions15
  • American Traveler14
  • BayCare Health System14
  • UF Health9
  • SCA Health9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • Active Florida RN license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing required
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Minimum one year of perioperative or operating room clinical experience preferred
  • CNOR certification through AORN preferred or required for senior-level positions
  • Demonstrated experience with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and scrub or circulating duties
  • Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical platforms such as the da Vinci system valued

Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Florida?

You must hold an active Florida RN license issued by the Florida Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited ADN or BSN program. From there, most Florida hospitals require completing a dedicated perioperative nurse internship or OR residency before working independently in the surgical suite. Earning CNOR certification through AORN strengthens your candidacy significantly in Florida's competitive OR market.

How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Florida?

Registered nurse operating rooms 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 registered nurse operating rooms in Florida?

Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Florida right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, American Traveler, and BayCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's density of large multi-hospital systems and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers means consistent perioperative openings appear across both urban medical corridors and growing suburban markets.

Which Florida cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?

Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Florida. Miami and Orlando anchor the largest volumes due to their major academic medical centers and high-capacity trauma and surgical programs, while Tampa's growing HCA and AdventHealth presence drives strong demand in the Hillsborough and Pinellas corridor.

Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and takes place in a sterile surgical environment, so the vast majority of roles require full on-site presence. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve perioperative education, surgical services coordination, or clinical documentation roles rather than direct patient care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal perioperative nurse residency or OR internship program, which large Florida systems including HCA Florida Healthcare and AdventHealth run specifically for RNs without surgical experience. Nurses coming from medical-surgical, PACU, or procedural units have the strongest lateral footing. Holding a current Florida RN license, BLS certification, and completing AORN's perioperative nursing education course before applying will give you a measurable edge over other new-to-OR candidates.

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

You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated in real time. Find roles that match your experience level and specialty interest, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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