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Registered Nurse jobs in North Port, FL
Registered Nurses in the North Port area earn a median of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.94 and $47.60. That ranks 175th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 310th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for North Port and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near North Port.
- $39.83median pay per hour, North Port
- $35–$48typical range per hour
- 7,760registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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***Registered Nurse - Full-time, Neuro/Cardiac Progressive
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Sarasota, FL
$33.50–$52.00/ hour
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The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,760 registered nurses employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.52 | $65,560 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.94 | $72,680 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.83 | $82,850 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.60 | $99,010 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.83 | $103,650 | 11% above U.S. median |
How North Port ranks
- 175th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 310th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 North Port
- Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.83 median hour buys what $38.89 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 North Port paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,434
- Per year: $71,694
- Per month: $5,974
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in North Port
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $154 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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 North Port
CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port Behavioral Health North Port, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Sarasota County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Sarasota County (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota, FL | 29 mi | $39.83/hr | 57,764 |
| Cape Coral, FL | 31 mi | $41.39/hr | 233,025 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 38 mi | $41.39/hr | 99,918 |
| Bradenton, FL | 38 mi | $39.83/hr | 58,184 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 55 mi | $41.39/hr | 57,112 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 56 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 North Port, FL?
Registered Nurses in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year. The middle half earn between $34.94 and $47.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is North Port a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 310th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 175th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in North Port?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Port.
Do I need a Florida license to work in North Port 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 North Port in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Sarasota 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 North Port?
The federal per diem benchmark in North Port is $154 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 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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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
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