Did you know that Florida is one of America’s top destinations for nursing and healthcare jobs, with tons of opportunities statewide — and especially for per diem and travel professionals? It's true, and it's just the beginning! Here’s what you should know about working allied health and nursing jobs in Florida.
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Why Work Allied Health & Nursing Jobs in Florida?
Florida is one of America’s fastest-growing states, and with good reason! Not only does it have plenty of exciting cities, beautiful beaches, and almost-tropical weather, but plenty of jobs, too — and especially for nurses and allied clinicians.
Whether you already live in the Sunshine State, you want to relocate there, or you’re a healthcare traveler interested in finding your next favorite destination, there's a lot to love about working allied and nursing jobs in Florida.
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So much to do! Florida is one of America’s top tourist destinations for more than the weather! From Disney World to the Florida Keys to pro sports and world-class beaches, there’s an endless list of stuff to do on your days off.
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So many jobs! Because the state’s population is also among the oldest in the country, healthcare utilization is high, and facilities are always looking for healthcare professionals — especially contract, travel, and per diem nurses.
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So easy to get started! Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a multistate license, you can get started, stat! And there's no income tax in the Sunshine State, which can simplify your life during tax season.
Picture yourself at the beach: Miami is a top destination for travel nurses in 2026
Spotlight: Nursing Jobs in Florida
You'll find the full spectrum of nursing jobs in Florida. As in other states, demand is always high for specialties like ER, OR, and telemetry RNs, but that’s just the beginning. > See all nursing Jobs in Florida
What are the highest-paying nursing specialties in FL?
Although salary rates change often, as of early 2026, the HealthTrust jobsite has jobs for per diem CVOR RNs at more than $70 per hour and travel CVICU nurses at more than $2,800 per week (when including travel and housing stipends).
Plenty of other per diem nursing jobs were available for $50+ per hour too, and travel jobs for more than $2,400 per week, to average well over $100,000 when calculated yearly. See them all here, or browse high-paying opportunities for:
Where are the top-paying locations for nurse jobs in FL?
While there are great opportunities statewide, the locations in Florida offering the highest rates of pay for per diem and travel nurses in 2026 include:
Spotlight: Allied Healthcare Jobs in Florida
There are plenty of opportunities for allied clinicians of all types in the Sunshine State, from rad techs and cath lab techs to respiratory therapists and beyond — but some are in higher demand than others. > See all allied jobs in Florida
What are the highest-paying allied health jobs in FL?
As with nursing, salaries change often for allied jobs. But as of early 2026, the HealthTrust jobsite shows jobs for surgical techs that pay more than $70 per hour and jobs for travel cath lab techs at more than $2,400 per week (when including travel and housing stipends). See them all here, or browse high-paying jobs for:
Where are the best-paying locations for allied jobs in FL?
While there are great opportunities statewide, the locations in Florida offering the highest rates of pay for travel and per diem allied clinicians in 2026 include:
- Miami (and surrounding areas
- Jacksonville (and surrounding areas
- Tampa, Hudson, and surrounding areas
Ready to Explore Allied & Nursing Jobs in Florida?
If you're looking to brighten up your healthcare career horizons, Florida is a great place to start — and you can trust HealthTrust to connect you with the best opportunities! Get started now by searching all allied and nursing jobs in Florida.
