Med/Surg RN in Gainesville, Florida
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,521/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.25
- Weekly
- $1,521
- Yearly (full-time)
- $79,092
This job pays about $42.25/hour — 4% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida ($40.48/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida right now
- 943 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida from 6 agencies, 23 of them in Gainesville.
- Pay in these listings: $19.64 – $69.22/hour, median $52.08/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Florida: $40.48/hour ($84,198/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($53.81/hour across 401 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a travel assignment in Gainesville as a registered nurse supporting an orthopedic and spine medical-surgical unit. You will care for adult patients recovering from orthopedic and spine procedures during 12-hour overnight shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The assignment includes rotating weekends, self-scheduling before schedules are posted, and occasional floating based on unit needs. Travelers will work alongside experienced orthopedic staff on an all-private-room unit with lift equipment, bladder scanners, ultrasound IV technology, mobile vital sign carts, and Meditech documentation. Navy scrubs and BLS certification are required.
Weather:
Gainesville typically offers warm, comfortable days and mild evenings around this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. Occasional rain showers are possible, so keeping a light layer and umbrella nearby is useful.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown Gainesville: Explore local shops, restaurants, cafés, and community events.
• Gainesville parks and trails: Spend a relaxing day walking, cycling, or enjoying the area's natural scenery.
• Day Trip—Nearby freshwater springs: Swim, kayak, or paddle through clear spring waters within driving distance.
• Day Trip—Historic North Central Florida towns: Discover local history, independently owned restaurants, and small-town shopping.
• Local arts and culture: Visit galleries, museums, and community performances for an easy afternoon or evening outing.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Gainesville, Florida
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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