Registered Nurse (RN)

Aviata Health Group

Brooksville, Florida

Aviata Health Group is long-term care.

Posted Jul 15 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 1,288 postings.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family
401k with a match
Perfect Punch Program - $225 bi-weekly bonus
Additional holiday pay and overtime hours

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Supervises staff and oversees patient care in accordance with standards of care and practice and applicable state/federal regulations. Follows established facility policies and procedures while providing and coordinating resident care with other facility personnel. Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants during shift including assigning and distributing work, performance management, training new staff, and ensuring work is being performed according to facility standards. Full-time Night shift (7p-7a) at Aviata at Brooksville, FL.

What's around it?

In Brooksville, FL

Brooksville, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,137/mo
Household income: $54,926/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Brooksville, FL

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Brooksville range from historic homes near the brick-lined downtown streets to established suburban and active-adult enclaves like Brookridge and High Point. Neighborhoods such as Candlelight Village, Potterfield Garden Acres, and newer subdivisions like Trilby Crossing offer detached single-family homes with quick access to local roads, while some healthcare workers opt for nearby master-planned growth corridors in Spring Hill or Wesley Chapel.

Residential choices in Brooksville range from historic homes near the brick-lined downtown streets to established suburban and active-adult enclaves like Brookridge and High Point. Neighborhoods such as Candlelight Village, Potterfield Garden Acres, and newer subdivisions like Trilby Crossing offer detached single-family homes with quick access to local roads, while some healthcare workers opt for nearby master-planned growth corridors in Spring Hill or Wesley Chapel.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: movewithmomentum.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundLocal driving commutes within Brooksville are brief, typically averaging under twenty minutes to area medical facilities, county administrative offices, and retail nodes. Regional commutes toward Wesley Chapel or Tampa, located about 50 miles south, rely heavily on major highway corridors like the Suncoast Parkway and Interstate 75. Public transportation is extremely limited, making personal vehicles essential, though hospital and clinic parking is generally surface-lot accessible and straightforward.

Local driving commutes within Brooksville are brief, typically averaging under twenty minutes to area medical facilities, county administrative offices, and retail nodes. Regional commutes toward Wesley Chapel or Tampa, located about 50 miles south, rely heavily on major highway corridors like the Suncoast Parkway and Interstate 75. Public transportation is extremely limited, making personal vehicles essential, though hospital and clinic parking is generally surface-lot accessible and straightforward.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitflorida.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining feature of the area, led by the Withlacoochee State Forest and its Croom Tract, which draws off-road cyclists and trail runners to challenging woodland loops. Paved recreation is anchored by the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail, connected directly to downtown via the 10-mile Good Neighbor Trail originating at the 1885 Brooksville Train Depot, as well as the Suncoast Trail. Paddling enthusiasts explore the Withlacoochee River and nearby coastal springs renowned for manatee viewing.

Outdoor recreation is a defining feature of the area, led by the Withlacoochee State Forest and its Croom Tract, which draws off-road cyclists and trail runners to challenging woodland loops. Paved recreation is anchored by the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail, connected directly to downtown via the 10-mile Good Neighbor Trail originating at the 1885 Brooksville Train Depot, as well as the Suncoast Trail.

Paddling enthusiasts explore the Withlacoochee River and nearby coastal springs renowned for manatee viewing.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: visitflorida.com

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Living in Brooksville

Brooksville stands apart from the surrounding Tampa Bay metro as a historic, canopy-shaded county seat rooted in rolling topography and outdoor recreation along Florida's Adventure Coast. For nurses relocating here, the daily rhythm is calm and unhurried. Downtown features brick-lined streets, the historic Hernando County Court House, and hometown lunch stops like Main Street Eatery, while off-shift outdoor life centers on the expansive Withlacoochee State Forest, cycling the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail via the Good Neighbor Trail, and events at Lead Foot City. Residential living spans character-rich older homes to suburban communities like Trilby Crossing and Brookridge. The primary tradeoff is commercial scale: Brooksville lacks an extensive late-night dining scene and has limited public transit, requiring a car for daily needs and occasional 50-mile trips south toward Tampa for specialized shopping or nightlife. For healthcare workers seeking a peaceful inland retreat with short local commutes and exceptional trail access, Brooksville offers an authentic Old Florida lifestyle.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: movewithmomentum.com

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Brooksville, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.