Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Florida

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Florida?

The highest paying employer in Florida for Acute Care Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $36/hr. This is 12% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Florida.

Q: What cities in Florida pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Quincy is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 39% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Winter Haven, paying up to $49/hr, Kissimmee, paying up to $47/hr, and Bradenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$31.54/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Florida is $31.54 per hour. This is 44% lower than the US average of $45.53.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$31.54/hour

Florida

44% lower than the US average.

$45.53/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tampa, Florida	$45	$49
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45
Orange Park, Florida	$44	$45

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$53	$53
North Carolina	$43	$58
Tennessee	$39	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Florida?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$39

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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