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Medical Surgical Per Diem Nursing Jobs Florida for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Florida for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Florida. We currently offer 13 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. Florida MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Gainesville, Pensacola, Ocala, Largo and Sun City Center. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Florida MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Currently, you can find MS jobs in Florida with a salary range between $30 to $38 per hour. The city with the highest paying MS job in Florida currently is Oviedo with a position for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) at $35 per hour.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Florida to find MS travel nursing work in. Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo, South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Florida. The earliest start date in Florida is Jul 29, 2025 for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) role at $38 per hour. The latest start date for an job in Florida is Jul 29, 2025 for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) role at $35 per hour. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Florida.

Florida is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Florida with Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 Medical Surgical jobs in Florida and 116 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Ocala, FL

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Ocala.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Ocala, Florida – 34471
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
$33 to $36
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Ocala, Florida – 34474
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
$33 to $36
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Ocala, Florida – 34471
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
$32 to $35
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Ocala, Florida – 34474
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
$32 to $35
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Gainesville, FL

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Gainesville.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Gainesville, Florida – 32605
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
 *Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Gainesville, Florida – 32605
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
$34 to $37
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
 *Per Diem Assignments Available    Recent Experience and Flexible Schedule Required.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Largo, FL

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Largo.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Largo, Florida – 33770
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
$32 to $35
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Largo, Florida – 33770
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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View all Jobs in Largo, FL

Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Oviedo, FL

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Oviedo.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Oviedo, Florida – 32765
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
$32 to $35
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
show more show less
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Oviedo, Florida – 32765
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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View all Jobs in Oviedo, FL

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Statistics on MS Jobs in Florida

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Florida. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Florida. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Florida for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs in Florida

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Florida?

An MS nurse in Florida can make an average of $49 per hour.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Florida?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Florida can make an average of $38 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Florida?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Florida can make an average of $36 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Florida?

There are currently 13 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Florida. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Florida?

  • Oviedo Medical Center in Oviedo
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach
  • South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center
  • West Florida Hospital in Pensacola
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Florida?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Florida cities.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Florida

In Florida, cities like Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Largo, Ocala, and Oviedo have per diem MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Oviedo Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, South Bay Hospital, West Florida Hospital and North Florida Regional Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Florida that offer Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Florida area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Lower Keys Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Psychiatric, and Telemetry RN
Address
5900 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
4200 Sun’n Lake Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33872
Santa Rosa Medical Ctr
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
1450 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
Florida Hospital Lake Placid
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, and Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
1210 US Highway 27 North
Lake Placid, FL 33852
South Bay Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
4016 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD., #. 674
Sun City Center, FL 33573
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Departments
Cardiac Anesthesiology, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
1431 SW 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
6500 W. NEWBERRY RD.
Gainesville, FL 32605
Nearby Neighborhoods
Duckpond (32627), Northeast Neighbors (32627)
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Psych/Mental Health, Adult, and Telemetry RN
Address
1309 N Flagler Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Oviedo Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
8300 Red Bug Lake Rd
Oviedo, FL 32765
West Florida Hospital
Shifts
12 D
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
8383 N. DAVIS HWY.
Pensacola, FL 32514
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Highlands (32501), Guillemard Square (32516), East Hill (32520), Westpoint Heritage (32501)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.