Travel Nurse Pay in Florida

Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for Florida. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$58.89

Based on 36 hours in CA.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,120

Taxable Weekly Income

$720

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$173

True Net Weekly Pay

$1,947

Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$25,314

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$50,627

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$101,254

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

Take Home
Taxes

Average Travel Nurse Pay in Florida

Hourly Rate

$45/hr

Weekly Gross

$1,800

Annual

$93,600

GSA Per Diem Rates for Florida

Lodging

$120/night

Meals

$64/day

Incidentals

$5/day

These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in Florida.

Tax Information for Florida

State Income Tax None
Tax-Friendly for Travel Nurses Yes

Cost of Living in Florida

Cost of Living Index

100.7

Above national average

Housing

Moderate

Utilities

Moderate

Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in Florida

Miami

Avg Pay: $48/hr

Tampa

Avg Pay: $46/hr

Orlando

Avg Pay: $47/hr

Top Hospitals in Florida

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Orlando Health

Nursing License Requirements for Florida

Nurse Licensure Compact Yes
License Cost $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do travel nurses make in Florida?

Travel nurses in Florida typically earn between $40 and $55 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $45/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $50-65 per hour.

What are the GSA rates for Florida?

The GSA per diem rates for Florida are: Lodging: $120/night, Meals: $64/day, and Incidentals: $5/day. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive.

Is Florida tax-friendly for travel nurses?

Florida has no state income tax, making it relatively tax-friendly for travel nurses. However, you'll still pay federal taxes on your taxable wages.

What is the cost of living in Florida?

The cost of living index in Florida is 100.7, which is above the national average. Housing costs are moderate, and utilities are moderate.

Do I need a separate license to work in Florida?

Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.