Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$29.51/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $29.51 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Florida average of $38.64.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Gainesville, FL compared to State and National Averages
$29.51/hour
Gainesville, FL
72% lower than the US average.
$38.64/hour
Florida
31% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities
Ocala, Florida
$30/hour
This is 42% lower than the Gainesville average of $43.43.
Orange Park, Florida
$45/hour
This is 3% higher than the Gainesville average of $43.43.
Inverness, Florida
$40/hour
This is 8% lower than the Gainesville average of $43.43.
What cities in Florida pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48) and Kissimmee, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $30 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 80% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Kissimmee, Florida | $45 | $47 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Gainesville, Florida | $43 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Gainesville?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $42 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Career Guide
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Medical-Surgical RN
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Gainesville, FL
$40-45/hour
RN Pulmonary
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Gainesville, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$30-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Gainesville, FL
$29-35/hour
Medical-Surgical RN
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Gainesville, FL
$29-35/hour
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