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RN Registered Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Melbourne, FL
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Registered Nurse jobs in Palm Bay, FL
Pay for registered nurses in the Palm Bay area centers on $38.39 per hour, or about $79,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.80 and the upper quarter over $42.00. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Palm Bay. That ranks 256th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 321st of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Palm Bay.
- $38.39median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $33–$42typical range per hour
- 5,160registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Registered Nurse - RN Radiology Support
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Registered Nurse - MICU
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - TCU
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
Health First · Palm Bay, FL
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Infusion RN - Oncology
US Oncology Network · Palm Bay, FL
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Palm Bay, FL
The metro median is 4% below the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,160 registered nurses employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 21.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.57 | $61,510 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.80 | $68,220 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.39 | $79,840 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.00 | $87,360 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.65 | $101,190 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Palm Bay ranks
- 256th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 321st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th 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 Palm Bay
- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.39 median hour buys what $38.39 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Palm Bay paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,382
- Per year: $69,102
- Per month: $5,758
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Palm Bay
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $173 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,729 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,477 |
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 Palm Bay
CMS lists 1 hospital in Palm Bay, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Hospital Palm Bay, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 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 Brevard County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | 11 mi | $38.39/hr | 87,561 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 42 mi | $38.54/hr | 50,805 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 42 mi | $39.15/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 48 mi | $39.15/hr | 334,854 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 50 mi | $38.54/hr | 258,575 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 52 mi | $39.15/hr | 84,756 |
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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 Palm Bay, FL?
Registered Nurses in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $38.39 per hour, about $79,840 a year. The middle half earn between $32.80 and $42.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palm Bay a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 321st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 256th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Palm Bay?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palm Bay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Palm Bay?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palm Bay is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Palm Bay?
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Your RN pay reportPalm Bay, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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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