Nursing jobs

[BPRICE1234]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.

[retiredguy123]

Nurses have lots of options. If money is your goal, I would look at jobs and shifts that other nurses don't want.

[Dusty_Star]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.

There is no state income tax, but there still is Federal income tax.

[blueash]

If you are semi-retired and no longer tied to a specific location, you should consider travel nursing. Work in an area that interests you for several weeks, see the country, and get paid double or triple what you get working here. While the standard contract is 13 weeks, shorter ones can be found.
This is especially true if you have specific skills like critical care nursing.

[LuvtheVillages]

I don't know which part of the country you are moving from, but you need to know that wages in Florida are lower than in the northeast, lower than on either coast. This is true for all jobs, not just nursing.

The lower earnings are somewhat offset by the lower cost of living and no state income tax.

Also, if you are selling a house in a high cost area, you will find that the cost of a comparable house in Florida is less. Stick to your budget and you may have investible cash remaining.

So my advice is to look for a nursing job with an easy commute, in a facility with happy co-workers, and don't worry about the pay.

[retiredguy123]

If you are semi-retired and no longer tied to a specific location, you should consider travel nursing. Work in an area that interests you for several weeks, see the country, and get paid double or triple what you get working here. While the standard contract is 13 weeks, shorter ones can be found.
This is especially true if you have specific skills like critical care nursing.
I agree. I once sat next to a nurse in a plane who was travelling to Hawaii for a 3-month, all expenses paid temporary job. She said that Hawaii has great difficulty hiring nurses because of the high cost of living. Also, I worked in Saudi Arabia, where doctors and nurses were hired for a month or so for high pay and all expenses were covered. If you are willing to travel, you can make big bucks as a nurse.

In Virginia, there was a company that purchased private homes to house 4 to 6 nursing home patients. They hired nurses to live in a house for a 48-hour shift. So, they worked 2 days and had the rest of the week off.

[villagetinker]

You will probably also find options in HOME CARE, there is a facility in Pinellas Plaza constantly advertising for CNA and RNs as I recall. There are several assisted living facilities in TV that may have openings. I think I read the average age here is 68, so I am sure you will find opportunities. You should be able to check with LinkedIn and similar websites as well as the local newspapers to see some possibilities.

[Dusty_Star]

If you are semi-retired and no longer tied to a specific location, you should consider travel nursing. Work in an area that interests you for several weeks, see the country, and get paid double or triple what you get working here. While the standard contract is 13 weeks, shorter ones can be found.
This is especially true if you have specific skills like critical care nursing.

Travel nurses have other tax considerations. They may be taxed, depending on where they travel/work. OP seemed interested in the Florida no income tax.

Everything To Know About Travel Nurse Taxes for 2023 - Nurse First Travel (https://nurse1sttravel.com/everything-you-need-to-understand-about-traveling-nursing-taxes/)

[asianthree]

Prior posters are correct Florida is very low pay scale, especially in TV. There are more than 1000 retired healthcare people in TV. So someone will accept the offer. We I applied there were 50 applicants, turned position down because pay was a joke.

As far as traveler, it’s great perks, free housing, food allowance, healthcare, travel support.

Downside unless you have worked that facility system, 3 months is minimum, overseas 6 months. Most facilities have a 4 week training period, and beyond if you don’t adapt well, you can be shipped back. Yes it does happen.

Second you are the highest paid person, sometimes it’s not a great working environment. If it’s a slow day you stay, because according to contract you get paid working or not. So other employees are sent home, without pay, or use their personal hours.

That said I loved traveling, why, even if everyone hates you, hours suck, it’s only 3 months. Problem is if you are good,they really try to keep you so no new training for next traveler.

On average any place I want to travel to there are no less than 100 positions.

[Stu from NYC]

Lots of doctors and hospitals in the area would think there would be a heavy demand.

[skippy05]

Don't be tricked by 'no state income tax'. There are state income taxes, they just are hidden under different names. Water bills way higher than normal. Road toll fees. Property taxes are higher. Groceries are higher. Gas is higher. Home insurance is way higher. No, some of these are not 'taxes', but who cares about the names. It isn't cheaper to live in FL.

[westernrider75]

Don't be tricked by 'no state income tax'. There are state income taxes, they just are hidden under different names. Water bills way higher than normal. Road toll fees. Property taxes are higher. Groceries are higher. Gas is higher. Home insurance is way higher. No, some of these are not 'taxes', but who cares about the names. It isn't cheaper to live in FL.

Depends where you are moving from. Florida is cheaper in a lot of ways than other places, Pennsylvania for instance.

[Dkintzer]

I am a nurse. Moved from the NE to FL (Jacksonville) in 2006 & to TV in 2017. There are all sorts of nursing jobs here. Yes, the hourly wage is less than some other places, however…when I got my 1st pay I thought I made a mistake on my tax form & not enough was being withheld for taxes. From your pay you only have FICA & Federal income tax…that is it! Now if you want health insurance or to contribute to a retirement fund, that is your choice. Your take home pay will be as much or more than where you moved from because of less withholding tax. As far as cost of living…I have found it less in more instances than the same or more.

[MollyDolly]

Spot on!!

[dadcat]

My wife is a nurse ( younger than I) and she works for The Villages Health which has many locations throughout the villages. She’s been there 9 years now. Give it a look see.

[ThirdOfFive]

Depends where you are moving from. Florida is cheaper in a lot of ways than other places, Pennsylvania for instance.
True words. Someone moving here from Appalachia or some small wide spot in the road in rural Montana might find the cost of living higher, but for (I would guess) the overwhelming majority of us, living in TV is waaaay cheaper than it was where we moved from. Coming here from Minnesota, that fact was evident the first few months we lived here.

It was not only the blessed fact of no state income tax here vs. back in MN (3rd highest in the nation). Sales tax is lower here. Paying to heat your home here is a non-issue. Gas is cheaper here. Property taxes here are just over half of what I paid up there--on a home valued at half again as much in TV. The Rav4 remains in pretty much new condition as the 2014 Yamaha golf cart is our primary means of transportation. Costs roughly 1/3 as much to license the Rav4 here than it did in Minnesota. Groceries are significantly cheaper here. Amenity fees here are about 1/3 to 1/2 of what most other like communities pay--on multiples more amenities available. And so on.

There ARE downsides to living in TV. But cost of living certainly isn't one of them.

[waterflower]

The cost of living is not cheaper over-all in The Villages. When you add up all expenses, you will find, food , utilities (water OMG) gas, all insurance, medical, clothing, resturants, DMV taxes are on the high side and many more. The research is so important to do on a personal level. Most importantly wages are very poor. Litterly poor.

[retiredguy123]

Don't be tricked by 'no state income tax'. There are state income taxes, they just are hidden under different names. Water bills way higher than normal. Road toll fees. Property taxes are higher. Groceries are higher. Gas is higher. Home insurance is way higher. No, some of these are not 'taxes', but who cares about the names. It isn't cheaper to live in FL.
Wow. I guess it depends on your income and where you moved from. When I moved from northern Virginia, my total cost of living decreased by about 75 percent. Almost everything you mentioned went down, especially income tax and property tax.

[Angelhug52]

Depending what type of nursing you are interested in will depend on where and how much you will be satisfied with. Remember there is a majority Senior population on the Villages. Check out with the Florida Nursing groups. Where are you coming from? No trauma 1 hospital in The Village area. Orlando, Tampa, Gainsville same for top cancer care. Pediatric care growing but limited. Nursing homes ,plenty but they look for LPN or CNA . Hospice care plenty. Home health abundant again an RN is more paper CNA do most of the work. Office Nursing high turnover. If you are looking part time or perdeim good oppertunties. Benifts for fill time are mediocre. Paid time off... you use time you earn. Some places mandatory to take off ,use your time when they say. Health insurance can be costly.
If all that matters is being useful and caring you will find the right place. 50 years in the profession. Money was important at times. Job, career satisfaction always important. Make sure you apply for your license and do the educational requirements. 20 plus years here. Food costly gad average 3.45 a gallon. Housing 320,000 seems average. Only you can decide what works. Best of luck.

[Stu from NYC]

Depends where you are moving from. Florida is cheaper in a lot of ways than other places, Pennsylvania for instance.

Va has much higher taxes than Florida, especially in rural areas where we lived

[OhioBuckeye]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.
Remember you can flip burgers for $20. an hr.

[nn0wheremann]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.
The pay is low compared to the Midwest. Also, Florida has no reciprocal licensure arrangements with other states so be prepared to fork out a few hundred dollars for elementary instruction classes and tests, like how to do CPR. Then of course the minimum shifts are 12 hours, and the staffing levels low you can expect a few double shifts now and then, along with a much heavier patient load. But rejoice, there is no state income tax in Florida

[Deden]

Gas is higher in the North east.

[Bridget Staunton]

[QUOTE=BPRICE1234;2351619]We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income

Everyone should pay income tax

[beckylou152]

The pay is low compared to the Midwest. Also, Florida has no reciprocal licensure arrangements with other states so be prepared to fork out a few hundred dollars for elementary instruction classes and tests, like how to do CPR. Then of course the minimum shifts are 12 hours, and the staffing levels low you can expect a few double shifts now and then, along with a much heavier patient load. But rejoice, there is no state income tax in Florida

Florida is part of the compact so it is easy and cheap to get a license if you are from another compact state. Home | NURSECOMPACT (https://www.nursecompact.com/)

[Robojo]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.

I have a BS and ME and over 25 years experience in aerospace engineering. The most I've been offered is 25 an hour! Hahaha, NO ONE IN FLORIDA will pay a living wage once you're here. Get the job as an out of state person moving here, its the only way to get paid.

[Girlcopper]

I don't know which part of the country you are moving from, but you need to know that wages in Florida are lower than in the northeast, lower than on either coast. This is true for all jobs, not just nursing.

The lower earnings are somewhat offset by the lower cost of living and no state income tax.

Also, if you are selling a house in a high cost area, you will find that the cost of a comparable house in Florida is less. Stick to your budget and you may have investible cash remaining.

So my advice is to look for a nursing job with an easy commute, in a facility with happy co-workers, and don't worry about the pay.
Lower cost of living, low cost housing, lower wages. which Florida are you living in?? lol

[Caymus]

I have a BS and ME and over 25 years experience in aerospace engineering. The most I've been offered is 25 an hour! Hahaha, NO ONE IN FLORIDA will pay a living wage once you're here. Get the job as an out of state person moving here, its the only way to get paid.

As an Aerospace Engineer????

[jmpate]

I thought living and working in NM was 3rd world medicine and salary....boy does Florida have NM beat by a long shot. I applied/received my Florida license prior to moving here in the off chance I might like to work part time or volunteer in a healthcare environment as a RN, but those thoughts were massively dashed each time I looked at open positions.

Any RN with advanced degrees or specialty certifications should seek employment only in the larger cities in Florida, if looking for job AND financial satisfaction. I'm glad my professional nursing career is finished at 50+ years in healthcare because I'm not "giving away" my expertise, skill and knowledge for the pittance, healthcare organizations decide to pay.

My best advice to anyone who has a loved one in a hospital is to have a family member/friend sit at the bedside 24/7, to ensure their loved one is safe from harm bc poor staffing coupled with inexperienced nurses in all specialties can cause the greatest harm.

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

Left Hopkins making $170k with 30 years Nursing Administration and MSN

Two best offers obtained here:
Supervisory position at the beautiful Specialty Center at Brownwood. Monday thru Friday $75k and would not budge. Blah benefits.

House Supervisor Univ of FL Leesburg dayshift. Three 12 hour shifts $98k plus differentials and nice benefits.

There are tons of Staff Nursing positions where you can make a decent salary, especially if you are ACLS with ICU experience. Personally I think three 12's in a hospital or Emergency Department would give you more time off than Homecare or Health Center work, that sucks all your time and energy.

Yes you will take a pay cut, but if you have the right experience you can make enough to live here.

Best wishes to you and all Healthcare Workers!!!

[Lea N]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.

Home health is coming to our home a few times a week, temporarily. I saw your question and was curious so I had to ask one of the nurses. She said that home health pays better than other nursing positions but none of them pay really well. I didn't ask her what they pay her. If a nurse works as management in an ALF they will make more than home health. This position comes with a lot of work and apparently a lot of turnover in nurses aids (aids can make more flipping burgers.) She said most nursing positions have a high turnover, nurses (as well as OT & PT) move on to the next better paying home health agency.

[Lea N]

I thought living and working in NM was 3rd world medicine and salary....boy does Florida have NM beat by a long shot. I applied/received my Florida license prior to moving here in the off chance I might like to work part time or volunteer in a healthcare environment as a RN, but those thoughts were massively dashed each time I looked at open positions.

Any RN with advanced degrees or specialty certifications should seek employment only in the larger cities in Florida, if looking for job AND financial satisfaction. I'm glad my professional nursing career is finished at 50+ years in healthcare because I'm not "giving away" my expertise, skill and knowledge for the pittance, healthcare organizations decide to pay.

My best advice to anyone who has a loved one in a hospital is to have a family member/friend sit at the bedside 24/7, to ensure their loved one is safe from harm bc poor staffing coupled with inexperienced nurses in all specialties can cause the greatest harm.

I had a loved one in a hospital for 3 1/2 months. I left to work 3 times, and then stopped working. I slept overnight, every night. I never left his side. I honestly believe that if I wasn't there he wouldn't be here today. Short staffing, tired (exhausted) employees, sometimes no doctors around, employees that don't care. But I have to say that there were also employees that cared very much and because of them my loved one is here today.

[yankygrl]

We are moving and looking for advice on nursing positions? It seems the posted pay is low but we keep hearing about no income taxes?

If anyone has a suggestion to post this in another area, please let me know.
I moved here 14 years ago…went to Villages hospital and applied for part time RN med-surg position. Recruiter looked at my resume and said you probably want to much $$, we don’t have pediatrics here - you’ll have to go to Leesburgh…blah blah blah. Yes I had over 35 yrs of varied experience and yes mostly peds. But I had been a manager etc and just looking for 5 days/nights per month. I walked out. And from what I hear it hasn’t gotten much better even with take over by UF. good luck