Volume 14 Number 2 - February 22nd

Florida is one of the top travel nursing destinations in the country. And it’s not hard to see why. With great travel nurse job opportunities, gorgeous sunny weather and a diverse and exciting culture, Florida should be the next stop on every travel nurses’ list of places to work this year.

Explore new career opportunities. Advance your career by working as a travel nurse in Florida. “The Sunshine State” needs skilled nurses who are dedicated to patient care and fighting the nursing shortage. No matter your specialty, there is a nursing job waiting for you in Florida. Check out the Hot Jobs below for the latest openings throughout the state, and talk to your recruiter about how you can get started applying for your next travel nursing assignment in Florida.

Top Cities for Travel Nursing in Florida:

1. Melbourne

2. Rockledge

3. West Palm Beach

4. Ft. Lauderdale

5. Gainesville

6. Jacksonville

7. Miami

8. Tampa

Take in the sights. You’re never too old to enjoy the magical attractions in Florida, like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, where you can shake hands with Mickey Mouse, go behind the scenes of your favorite movies and get soaked on a water slide. But the notable sights aren’t limited to Orlando; Adventure awaits you all across the state. Choose from such activities as taking an airboat ride in a swamp; gambling at a casino; snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and water skiing; or just enjoying a sunset on the beach. You’ll feel like you’re getting paid to be on vacation.

Soak up the sun. Florida is among the best states in the country for gorgeous year-round weather. The average high temperature throughout the state is 81 degrees, and winters are very mild. And there’s no better spot to enjoy the sun than on one of the state’s numerous pristine beaches. Beautiful beaches make up nearly 700 of the 1,200 miles of coastline in Florida. Plus, there are three different coasts to choose from: the Gulf Coast to the west, the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Florida Keys to the south.

Experience the diverse cultures. Florida is a hodge-podge of cultures, and you can taste it in the food. The traditional Spanish and Southern cuisine is infused with the culinary influences from Cuban and Caribbean cultures. Plus, proximity to water from three different coasts means that fresh seafood is readily available and the tropical weather provides for year-round fresh local fruits and vegetables.

For more information about travel nurse assignments in Florida, contact an Access Nurses recruiter at 1-866-687-7390.

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Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne, located on the east coast of Florida, is a hub for art and culture lovers. Two of the city’s events, the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers’ Festival and the Melbourne Arts Festival, are huge affairs in the area for local artists to display their talents. With warm weather year round and close proximity to the beaches, Melbourne is definitely a crowd-pleasing destination.
Weather: High: 81, Low: 64
Population: 76,646
Nearby Cities: Cocoa Beach, Orlando, Vero Beach

Hot Jobs

Contact your recruiter or call Access Nurses at 1-866-687-7390 to inquire about the following jobs!

Melbourne, Florida
ER, Med Surg, PCU and Tele
Positions: Several
Shift: All
Start Date: Mid March

Sebring, Florida
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Lake Placid, Florida
ER
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Rockledge, Florida
Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Spartanburg, South Carolina
SICU, CCRN and Tele
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Peoria, Illinois
Peds ICU, Surgical Floor, Ortho, Neuro, Rehab
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP

Peoria, Illinois
CVICU and Neuro ICU
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Battlecreek, Michigan
Med Surg and OR
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: February 25 or March 3

Birmingham, Alabama
Med Surg
Shift: 12-hour nights rotation
Start Date: February 25

Salem, Oregon
OR Scrub and Circ
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Las Vegas, Nevada
PICU
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP

Fresno, California
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: February 25

Santa Barbara, California
Med Surg and Ortho
Positions: One
Shift: Days and nights rotation
Start Date: February 25

Elk City, Oklahoma
L&D
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP

Kenmore, New York
OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour days
Start Date: ASAP

Ann Arbor, Michigan
OR
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: February 25

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: Nights
Start Date: February 25

Tarzana, California
ER
Positions: Four
Shift: Days and nights
Start Date: ASAP

Gallup, New Mexico
ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

Casper, Wyoming
TCU
Positions: One
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: ASAP

Charleston, South Carolina
PCU and Tele
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

San Antonio, Texas
ICU and CCU
Positions: Two
Shift: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Start Date: ASAP

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