PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Medical Specialty Care - Outpatient Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Cape Coral, FL
$76k–$148k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Cape Coral, FL
Pay for registered nurses in the Cape Coral area centers on $41.39 per hour, or about $86,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.27 and the upper quarter over $43.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cape Coral. That ranks 127th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 272nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cape Coral.
- $41.39median pay per hour, Cape Coral
- $39–$43typical range per hour
- 6,560registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 6,560 registered nurses employed in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area, 21.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.19 | $66,960 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.27 | $81,680 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.39 | $86,090 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.42 | $90,310 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.07 | $106,230 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Cape Coral ranks
- 127th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 272nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 20 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Cape Coral
- Overall prices in Cape Coral-Fort Myers run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.39 median hour buys what $40.44 buys at the national price level, 10% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Cape Coral paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,490
- Per year: $74,502
- Per month: $6,208
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cape Coral
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $158 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,666 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,658 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Cape Coral
CMS lists 1 hospital in Cape Coral, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Lee County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 10 mi | $41.39/hr | 99,918 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 24 mi | $41.39/hr | 57,112 |
| North Port, FL | 31 mi | $39.83/hr | 92,875 |
| Sarasota, FL | 59 mi | $39.83/hr | 57,764 |
| Bradenton, FL | 69 mi | $39.83/hr | 58,184 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 87 mi | $40.53/hr | 267,102 |
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License and tax basics in Florida
Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Cape Coral, FL?
Registered Nurses in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area have a median pay of $41.39 per hour, about $86,090 a year. The middle half earn between $39.27 and $43.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cape Coral a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Cape Coral-Fort Myers ranks 272nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 127th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Cape Coral?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cape Coral. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cape Coral.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Cape Coral as a registered nurse?
Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cape Coral in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cape Coral?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cape Coral is $158 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,666 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Cape Coral?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationClermont, FL · 6 postings$53.46/ hr$35–$71
- Baycare Health System, Inc.Clearwater, FL · 2 wage offers$51.12/ hr$50–$53
- AccentCarePlantation, FL · 2 postings$48.55/ hr$30–$65
- Edgemont Healthcare Staffing, LLCMiami, FL · 3 wage offers$44.23/ hr$44–$45
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$42.84High$60
31 RN postings with published pay in Florida, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 RN roles
- RN Registered Nurse Home HealthPer diem$47.95–$59.94/ hour
- Registered Nurse-Home Based Primary Care Outpatient StaffPermanent$72k–$149k/ year
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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