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How much do entry level rn nursing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level rn nursing in Florida is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.51 and $37.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Entry level RN (Registered Nurse) nursing jobs are positions for nurses who have recently graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. These roles typically involve providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals under supervision. Entry-level RNs may work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings. These positions are designed to help new nurses gain practical experience and develop their clinical skills.

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To thrive as an Entry Level RN Nurse, you need a nursing degree, RN licensure, and foundational clinical skills in patient assessment and care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), basic medical equipment, and medication administration systems is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork help new nurses build relationships with patients and collaborate effectively with colleagues. These skills and qualities are critical for delivering safe, effective care and adapting to fast-paced healthcare environments.

What types of support and mentorship can entry-level RNs expect during their first year on the job?

Entry-level registered nurses (RNs) often participate in structured orientation programs and nurse residency initiatives designed to ease the transition from student to professional. These programs typically pair new RNs with experienced preceptors or mentors who provide guidance, feedback, and hands-on training. Regular check-ins, skills workshops, and shadowing opportunities are commonly offered to help build confidence and competence in various clinical tasks. This supportive environment is meant to foster learning, reduce stress, and encourage professional growth during the critical first year of practice.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Rn Nursing job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,663 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Registered Nurse Nursing Professional Development

Ascension

Panama City, FL • On-site

$89K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,039 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 888 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Department: Employee Education

Schedule: Day | FT


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.


Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Serve as a strategic consultant for nursing clinical performance
    initiatives to create, implement, and evaluate multi-faceted competency-based programs, delivery mechanisms, and clinical performance.
  • Collaborate with leaders and staff to assess nursing educational needs and competencies.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing and clinical educational plans/programs. Utilize methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
  • Consult on the analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing Professional Development (NPD) programs and performance processes that support core nursing and clinical competency across the organization.
  • Manage performance and competency standards for inter-professional programs to support practice at the highest extent of licensure.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. 

Work Experience:

  • Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking
  • MSN 
  • Job requires travel between multiple sites approximately 10 hours weekly

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US