Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Registered Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

130 registered nurses employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $87,692 median · roughly in line with the national median.

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Registered Nurse pay in St. Petersburg, FL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the St. Petersburg metro. Half of Registered Nurses earn inside that band.

25th$68,167 Median$87,692 75th$107,763 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Registered Nurse salary guide →

Registered Nurse pay bands in St. Petersburg by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Registered Nurse

Typical lead band in St. Petersburg

Example (illustrative)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range: $78,484–$109,088
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Registered Nurse

Typical mid level band in St. Petersburg

Example (illustrative)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range: $82,430–$109,088
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Registered Nurse

Typical mid level band in St. Petersburg

Example (illustrative)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range: $77,168–$96,461
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Registered Nurse

Typical staff band in St. Petersburg

Example (illustrative)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range: $71,907–$107,510
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in St. Petersburg

Example (illustrative)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range: $82,430–$98,039
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Registered Nurse Career Ladder — St. Petersburg Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to St. Petersburg’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Registered Nurse0–2 yrs$63,138
Mid Registered Nurse2–5 yrs$83,307
Senior Registered Nurse5–8 yrs$105,230
Staff Registered Nurse8–12 yrs$127,153
Lead Registered Nurse12+ yrs$149,076

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Registered Nurse hiring market in St. Petersburg

Tenet
HCA Healthcare
CommonSpirit
Mercy Health
Ascension

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in St. Petersburg post Registered Nurse jobs

Employers in the St. Petersburg metro typically post Registered Nurse roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What St. Petersburg Employers Actually Ask Registered Nurses

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

Technical
How do you prioritize patient care when you have five patients with competing needs?
Triage reasoning: acuity-based prioritization, SBAR communication, early escalation of deteriorating patients.
Technical
Tell me about a time you identified a medication error before it reached a patient.
Five Rights verification: right patient, drug, dose, route, time. ISMP double-check protocols.
Technical
How do you handle a family member who disagrees with a patient's care plan?
Family-centered care: listen first, explain in plain language, involve charge nurse or social work if escalating.
Technical
Describe your approach to patient education for a newly diagnosed chronic condition.
Teach-back method, health literacy assessment, written materials, follow-up confirmation.

Registered Nurse in St. Petersburg, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in St. Petersburg, FL?: Median $87,692/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $68,167–$107,763. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in St. Petersburg?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 130 Registered Nurse roles employed in the St. Petersburg metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Petersburg employers use for Registered Nurse?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Registered Nurse jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Registered Nurse openings in St. Petersburg and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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