FL · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Jacksonville, FL

The median registered nurse pay in the Jacksonville area is $38.87 per hour ($80,850 a year), with the typical range running from $37.13 to $47.05. That ranks 229th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 305th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jacksonville.

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121 more open roles from employers in Jacksonville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse Rehab

Ascension Health · Jacksonville, FL

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Registered Nurse

American Renal Associates · Jacksonville, FL

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Registered Nurse Float

Ascension Health · Jacksonville, FL

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Registered Nurse pay in Jacksonville, FL

The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 18,470 registered nurses employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 24.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.47$65,46030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.13$77,23017% below U.S. median
Median$38.87$80,85014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.05$97,8605% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.55$100,9808% above U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 229th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 305th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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.

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What your pay buys in Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.87 median hour buys what $39.07 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Jacksonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,399
  • Per year: $69,966
  • Per month: $5,830
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville

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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Florida

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Hospitals in Jacksonville

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, 4 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Southside
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shands Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Nh Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL		Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
River Point Behavioral Health
Jacksonville, FL		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Wekiva Springs
Jacksonville, FL		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Duval County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Duval County (3 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
Palm Coast, FL61 mi$39.49/hr106,729
Gainesville, FL61 mi$40.72/hr148,720
Ocala, FL85 mi$36.74/hr70,251
Daytona Beach, FL86 mi$39.49/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL93 mi$39.49/hr66,556
Valdosta, GA103 mi$35.79/hr55,667

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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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Jacksonville, FL?

Registered Nurses in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $38.87 per hour, about $80,850 a year. The middle half earn between $37.13 and $47.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 305th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Mayo Clinic. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Duval 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 Jacksonville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville 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.

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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

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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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