Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Hiring nurses in Live Oak, FL
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (FSYR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential child and family services organization founded in 1957 by the Florida Sheriffs Association.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
The job description explicitly states the nurse position is eligible for overtime pay.
The hard parts
Rural headquarters location in Live Oak, Florida may limit access to urban amenities and professional networking
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Working with at-risk and troubled youth presents unique emotional and behavioral health challenges
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Nonprofit organization with potential resource and compensation constraints compared to hospital or clinical settings
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Nurse role appears to be a solo or small-team position on each campus, which may limit peer collaboration
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Live Oak, FL
Live Oak sits in rural north Florida along the Suwannee River, offering a quiet, close-knit community surrounded by springs and state parks. It's a draw for nurses who prefer small-town living with easy access to Gainesville and Tallahassee for bigger-city amenities.
Browse roles in Live Oak- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $903/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $59,375/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Sources
- youthranches.org
Employer website
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