State of Florida
Hiring nurses in Tallahassee, FL
- $43k–$73k/yr posted pay across 8 roles
- Hiring days and rotating
From 17 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources
The short version
The State of Florida employs nurses across multiple agencies including the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Juvenile Justice, and Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Government administration nurses: 9 of 17 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 17 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
Career Service positions include state of Florida employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement participation, and paid leave. Specific job postings reference a Total Compensation Estimator Tool, compensated after-hours on-call for certain roles, and travel reimbursement. OPS (Other Personal Services) temporary positions typically do not include the same benefits package as Career Service roles.
The hard parts
Compensation frequently cited as below market rate for nursing roles
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Management rated lowest among categories at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Bureaucracy typical of state government employment may limit advancement speed
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Some positions are temporary OPS roles without full benefits
Employer research, Jul 3, 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?
Common questions
Does State of Florida hire new grads?
6 of 17 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Government administration (9), oncology (1) and pediatric (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of Florida, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of Florida
- RN
- RN
Senior Community Health Nurse - 64027506
$55,000/year
- RN
- School Health Program
- Compact license OK
- LPN
- Day shift
- Agency contract
Registered Nursing Consultant - 64030284
$51,704–$55,000
- RN
- ADN accepted
Senior Community Health Nurse - 64057455
$67,000–$71,000
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Agency contract
Senior Community Health Nurse - 64060185
$57,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Travel contract
OPS Licensed Practical Nurse - 64853801
$23–$24/hr
- LPN
- Travel contract
- Compact license OK
Licensed Practical Nurse - 64006177 1 1 1
$43,000–$45,000/year
- LPN
- Travel contract
- Compact license OK
Community Health Nurse - 64067628
$60,000–$66,000
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- Floating required
Registered Nurse Specialist - 64034241
$50,000–$58,500
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- melbourneflorida.org
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