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Float Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Float Nurse Salary

$42.03/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse is $42.03 per hour. This is 1% higher than the nursing US average of $41.76.

Last updated on April 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Float Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Float Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Float Nurse jobs are Broward Health Medical Center (25 jobs), Winchester Medical Center (15 jobs), and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital (13 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 24th 2025, Vivian has 7 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $62 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 24th 2025, Vivian has 667 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,162 per hour on average, and up to $3,564 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Float Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Float Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Float Nurse?

Float nurses are registered nurses who specialize in floating from unit to unit, moving to whichever unit has staffing shortages. They play an essential role in delivering safe patient care across all units and often solve staffing challenges. Float nursing is perfect for nurses who enjoy flexible work schedules and a variety of clinical experience. Travel nurses are often ideal in these positions since they’re essentially the ultimate float nurse.

What certifications are commonly held by float nurses?

Float nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), among others.

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