FL · Gainesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Gainesville, FL

The median registered nurse pay in the Gainesville area is $40.72 per hour ($84,710 a year), with the typical range running from $34.97 to $49.49. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Gainesville. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gainesville.

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UF Health · Gainesville, FL

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Gainesville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys1$43.27
Veterans Health Administration1$51.65
Select Medical1$45.32

Registered Nurse pay in Gainesville, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,000 registered nurses employed in the Gainesville metro area, 46.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.97$72,74022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.97$72,74022% below U.S. median
Median$40.72$84,71010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.49$102,94010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.50$109,20017% above U.S. median

How Gainesville ranks

  • 146th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 204th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Gainesville

  • Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.72 median hour buys what $42.10 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Gainesville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,466
  • Per year: $73,296
  • Per month: $6,108
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gainesville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gainesville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Gainesville

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL		Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Alachua County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Alachua County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Ocala, FL37 mi$36.74/hr70,251
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$38.87/hr1,009,833
Palm Coast, FL67 mi$39.49/hr106,729
Daytona Beach, FL82 mi$39.49/hr86,015
Apopka, FL84 mi$39.15/hr62,777
Deltona, FL87 mi$39.49/hr100,513

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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.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Gainesville

Gainesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Gainesville, FL?

Registered Nurses in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $40.72 per hour, about $84,710 a year. The middle half earn between $34.97 and $49.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gainesville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Gainesville ranks 204th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 146th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Gainesville?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Gainesville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gainesville.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville 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 Gainesville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Alachua 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 Gainesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gainesville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Gainesville?

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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

  1. RN Registered Nurse Home HealthPer diem
    $47.95–$59.94/ hour
    Amedisys · Venice, FL · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse-Home Based Primary Care Outpatient StaffPermanent
    $72k–$149k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Clermont, FL · posted today

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