Florida Nursing lisence

11 posts · started Sep 1, 2004

robermar Sep 1, 2004, 11:57 AM
I am a male er nurse currently working on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. I would like to maybe go to Florida for my next assignment, but I hear that it takes 3 months to get a license there, and that the pay is low. A nurse from Florida, however, disputes these claims. Can anyone advise me as to these questions, as well as a good company to travel to Florida with?
travelingrn Sep 2, 2004, 11:43 PM
Richardson's Health Care has bonus for Flordia at present. Thought about going myself. Do not know as far as license. Pay is somewhat lower there.
Anonymous Sep 3, 2004, 6:39 AM
As long as they don't cancel you the week before your contract is up and therefore you lose the bonus.


WR,,, three commas for Becca
travelingrn Sep 4, 2004, 4:00 AM
Hey Wandering Rn, does that really happen? What can you tell me about Richardson's Health Care? I am still so green as I have only had one assignment and messed up on my choice of Companies then. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
Anonymous Sep 4, 2004, 8:01 AM
It sure does...But I'll give you a hint..FLA is expediting the license now because of Frances. Usually takes upwards of 6 months.. So contact Bridge Staffing. They will help you..I hope you don't mind $27/hour...What's your speciality anyway????


WR,,, three commas for Becca


I personally don't like FLA... Note I said personally so I don't follow it that much.. Good luck..
travelingrn Sep 7, 2004, 12:16 AM
I am a ICU nurse. I can do most anything. I am presently working in Tenn. in a stepdown ASC/tele unit. Thanks for the advise. It is so helpful to get advise from someone that knows there stuff. Thanks again.
oh hd rn Sep 16, 2004, 11:44 AM
the only thing i can say about working in florida i learned from a nurse who lived there most of her life

you might only make $27/hr, but no state/local income tax taken out...

thanks to all the major atttractions!!!
chicabella Dec 21, 2004, 3:32 AM
I work in Fla, I'm a RN at the Moffitt Cancer Ctr. and for you being an ICU nurse, you would probably make $31. It's a great place to work. Check into it. Fla is a great state esp. if you are in a committed relationship with kids.
Am/Can Dec 23, 2004, 12:31 AM
Up to date:
2004 Jan
L & D
24.00 /hr in FLORIDA
plus night shift / call time / weekend pay
( 4 nights FRI<SAT, FRI<SAT = 1,400 take home
but the cost of living is high.
Beware!
They feel of no state tax and nice weather accounts for low pay for RN.
No thanks.