Thrive in '25 by Traveling in Florida as a Healthcare Professional

Ignite your career potential in Florida! If you’re looking to combine great job opportunities with a bright and sunny lifestyle, you can't beat the Sunshine State. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling in Florida in 2025.

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Why Is Florida the Best State to Ignite Your Career?

Demand is high for travel nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professional across Florida. And that means lots of jobs, and chances to build a better resume, including at some of the country’s leading healthcare facilities.

But that's only just the beginning! When you add up everything it has to offer — from five-star seafood and world-class theme parks to warm weather and miles and miles of beautiful beaches — it's clear that Florida is the ideal spot to fuel your wanderlust and ignite your ambitions in 2025.

How to Find Your Fit as a Nurse Traveler in Florida

Why is Florida such a great spot for nurses? As the state with the third-largest number of RNs in the U.S., it simply has more jobs than most other places. Even better, Florida is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). So, if you have a compact license you may be able to work there without the need for any additional licensing.

How to Ignite Your Career as an Allied Traveler in Florida

Allied clinicians are just as in-demand as travel nurses in Florida. Of all 50 states, Florida is the third-biggest employer of RTs, PTs, radiology techs, and clinical lab techs. It’s also the fourth-largest state for OTs and the fifth-largest for SLPs. 

Florida is also a member of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) and Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which lets SLPs and mental health professionals work without getting a new license. Learn how to get licensed for other allied travel jobs here.

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What Makes Florida a Great Place to Thrive in '25?

No matter what type of travel job you work, you’ll have plenty of chances to thrive in the Florida lifestyle. If you’re into relaxing by the beach, you’re never too far from one — even if you’re in the northern or central part of the state. And if you prefer the hustle and bustle of the big city, there’s no shortage of urban hotspots complete with amazing dining and shopping opportunities. 

After all, that’s one of the best parts of travel jobs — getting paid to experience a different, exciting corner of America! And when you work in Florida, you’ll be in one of the country’s top travel destinations, offering:

• Many of the world’s biggest theme parks, including the enormous Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Islands of Adventure
• Some of the country’s most popular pro sports teams, including the Miami Heat, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Orlando Magic, plus the Daytona International Speedway
• World-famous cuisine, including a huge variety of seafood options as well as Miami’s famous Cuban scene
• Aquatic activities like diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, or exploring Everglades National Park
• Plenty of golfing, including an underrated lineup of top-ranked courses
• The chance to live the Jimmy Buffet lifestyle — or just take an amazing road trip — to the iconic Florida Keys
  
  

Top Specialties & Locations to Thrive in Florida

If you're looking for Florida's best (and highest-paying) opportunities, here are the locations with the most travel jobs, and the specialties with the most demand.

Florida's Top Travel Nursing Specialties

What specialties are most in demand in the Sunshine State? According to the HealthTrust jobsite, there are travel jobs for virtually every nursing specialty. But if you're really looking to thrive, it helps to be able to work in one of these roles:

1. Telemetry
2. Acute Care / ICU
3. PCU
4. Med/Surg
5. Labor & Delivery
6. Emergency Medicine
   
   

Florida's Top Allied Travel Specialties

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), cardiovascular techs and respiratory therapists are two of the careers with the best job outlook in the U.S. And Florida is no exception, with plenty of travel jobs in those fields and a few others, too! Here are 2025's top allied specialties for Florida:

1. Cath Lab Tech
2. Radiology Tech - CT Scan
3. Respiratory Therapist
4. Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR
5. Lab Technician - Medical Lab
6. EP Technician - Electrophysiology Technician
   
   

Florida's Top Cities for Travel Healthcare Jobs

1. Tampa
2. St. Petersburg
3. Lakeland
4. Gainesville
5. Boca Raton
6. Fort Lauderdale
   
   

THRIVE with the Best Travel Jobs in #FLA

With its high need for healthcare professionals, Florida is the perfect place to ignite your career potential — and you can trust HealthTrust to connect you with the most exciting career opportunities! Stay tuned to the HealthTrust blog for more jobs, more insights, and more chances to Thrive in 2025.

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