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Nurses in Florida
Florida's nursing workforce — the third-largest in the U.S. — serves an aging population across AdventHealth, HCA, Baptist Health, and Memorial Healthcare, with peak winter demand for travel and home-health nurses.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Florida directory →- Active nurses
- 211,500+
- Avg. RN salary
- $80,960/yr
- Cities covered
- 2+
- State board
- FL
Florida Board of Nursing
Find nurses by city in Florida
Browse verified nurses in Florida's top metro areas.
Top nursing specialties in Florida
Highest-demand nursing roles across Florida hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Florida
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
Browse the full Florida directory
All credentialed healthcare professionals in Florida — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Florida
How do I verify a nurse's license in Florida?
Use the Florida Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Florida?
Approximately 211,500 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Florida, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Florida?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Florida is roughly $80,960, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Florida?
Hiring volume in Florida is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Geriatric Nurses, Home Health Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.