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Nurses and allied health professionals looking for the best healthcare employers in Tampa, Florida, have many top medical facilities to choose from in the Sunshine State. Per the Florida Hospital Association, the state boasted 317 hospitals, with 70,662 beds total and 492 freestanding ambulatory surgery centers in June 2022.
Tampa has 11 hospitals within its limits, including Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level 1 center for trauma and comprehensive burn care and one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Tampa in 2022-2023, it’s Magnet recognized for its nursing excellence. In May 2021, 90,150 healthcare practitioners and technicians, including 30,940 registered nurses, worked within the Tampa, FL region, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Living in Tampa can feel like being on a permanent vacation with its laid-back beach lifestyle combined with all the amenities you’d expect in a large metropolitan area. Winters are sunny and warm, with temperatures seldom dropping below 60 degrees and snow an extremely rare occurrence. With such gorgeous weather year-round, it’s no surprise that spending time outdoors is a popular pastime in Tampa.
Outdoorsy nurses and allied health workers take advantage of 100s of miles of hiking trails, beautiful white sand beaches nearby and 146 parks citywide, with a fantastic array of things to do for the whole family. Tampa’s hip social scene and active nightlife mean there’s always something going on for those seeking after-work cocktails and a little fun.
The employment outlook and salaries for medical professionals in Florida are robust. Per the BLS, registered nurses working in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro earned an average hourly rate of $35.28 and an annual salary of $73,380 in May 2021. The combined average hourly rate of all healthcare practitioners and technicians was $39.30, with a mean annual wage of $81,750.
Per Vivian’s salary data, staff RN jobs in Tampa paid an average of $41 in March 2023, with some positions paying as much as $84. Travel RN jobs in Tampa paid an average of $2,401 and up to $3,400 weekly. Staff allied health salaries averaged $31 per hour, with a max of $56 possible, and travel allied health jobs averaged $2,133 weekly, up to $3,430 in some roles.
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Top permanent jobs in Tampa, FL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Blake Medical Center
- Bradenton, FL
- Days, Flexible
$37-51/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
- Days, Flexible
$37-51/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
- Brandon, FL
$37-51/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
- Hudson, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Orthopedic Surgery
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
- Hudson, FL
- Days, Flexible
$36-47/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room
- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
$36-47/hr
Insights for permanent roles
$37-46/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tampa, FL is $41.02 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Florida average of $37.62.
Last updated on June 6, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Tampa General Hospital
- $18-50/hour
- Short Term Acute Care
- 898 beds
- Teaching Hospital
The best hospitals to work at in Tampa
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606
Saint Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607
Morton Plant Hospital
300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756
Saint Anthony's Hospital
1200 7th Ave NSt Petersburg, FL 33705
Advent Health Tampa
3100 E Fletcher AveTampa, FL 33613
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
119 Oakfield DrBrandon, FL 33511
Bravera Health Spring Hill
10461 Quality DrSpring Hill, FL 34609
Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
6000 49th St NSt Petersburg, FL 33709
South Florida Baptist Hospital
301 N Alexander StPlant City, FL 33563
Blake Medical Center
2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
14000 Fivay RdHudson, FL 34667
BayCare Alliant Hospital
601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698
Largo Medical Center
201 14th St SwLargo, FL 33770
Advent Health Zephyrhills
7050 Gall BlvdZephyrhills, FL 33541
Bartow Regional Medical Center
2200 Osprey BlvdBartow, FL 33830
Kindred Hospital - Central Tampa
4801 N Howard AveTampa, FL 33603
Saint Joseph's Hospital - South
6901 Simmons LoopRiverview, FL 33578
Mease Countryside Hospital
3231 N Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695
Saint Joseph's Hospital - North
4211 Van Dyke RdLutz, FL 33558
HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital
6001 Webb RdTampa, FL 33615
Kindred Hospital - Bay Area Saint Petersburg
3030 6th St SSt Petersburg, FL 33705
Palms of Pasadena Hospital
1501 Pasadena Ave SSt Petersburg, FL 33707
Saint Petersburg General Hospital
6500 38th Ave NSaint Petersburg, FL 33710
Advent Health Wesley Chapel
2600 Bruce B Downs BlvdWesley Chapel, FL 33544
North Tampa Behavioral Health
29910 Sr 56Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Advent Health Carrollwood
7171 N Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33614
Advent Health North Pineallas
1395 S Pinellas AveTarpon Springs, FL 34689
Largo West Hospital
2025 Indian Rocks Rd SLargo, FL 33774
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo
901 Clearwater Largo Rd NLargo, FL 33770
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
10000 Bay Pines BlvdBay Pines, FL 33744
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
4480 51st St WBradenton, FL 34210
Advent Health Connerton
9441 Health Center DrLand O Lakes, FL 34637
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805
Mease Dunedin Hospital
601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
13000 Bruce B Downs BlvdTampa, FL 33612
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top healthcare employers in Tampa?
The top employers on Vivian Health by available jobs in Tampa are Tampa General Hospital (162 jobs), Saint Joseph's Hospital (157 jobs), Morton Plant Hospital (144 jobs), Saint Anthony's Hospital (74 jobs) and Advent Health Tampa (67 jobs).
What are the most in demand healthcare jobs in Tampa?
The highest demand healthcare specialties right now according to our date are Med Surg with 425 jobs available, ED - Emergency Department with 194 jobs available and Med Surg / Telemetry with 183 jobs available.
How many hospitals are hiring in Tampa?
As of Tuesday, June 6th 2023, there are 35 hospitals in Tampa with open job listings according to Vivian Health's data.