Florida | Locum Tenens Travel Lifestyle
Spanish conquistador (that’s Spanish for “conqueror”) Ponce de León sailed to Florida in 1513 searching for gold and silver. He didn’t find it, but he did discover fertile farmland and lots of coastline—excellent for shipping. Did you know that? Neither did we. That’s why we’ve created these travel guides for you to utilize before going on your next locum tenens assignment.
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We know you won’t always know much about the state you are traveling to. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled information from TripAdvisor, state government pages, and tourist information sources to give you a glimpse into life in Florida.
Remember, this is not an exhaustive list. Just a few nuggets of high-level information to get you started in your own research.
Locum Tenens Jobs in Florida
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We are seeking a Pathology Physician for a 5-day assignment in Florida, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves reading GI biopsy slides only, with clinic hours from 8 AM to 4 PM. Join our client's team and contribute to essential patient care in a focused, specialized environment.Responsibilities and DutiesRead... View This Job
We are seeking a Pathologist Physician for a 5-day assignment in Florida, beginning Mar 23, 2026. Our client needs a dedicated professional to work clinic hours from 8-4, primarily focusing on reading GI biopsy slides and reviewing approximately 100-180 slides per day.Responsibilities and DutiesRead GI biopsy slides onlyPerform no grossingReview... View This Job
Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 3-day assignment in Florida, commencing Feb 21, 2026. This role involves focused 7a - 11a shifts, primarily conducting essential employee screenings, comprehensive health history assessments, and managing various referrals, including detailed skin cancer screenings.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform... View This Job
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 36-day assignment in Florida, commencing on Feb 16, 2026. This role involves delivering essential general dentistry services, with shifts scheduled from 8am-2pm. Join our client and provide excellent patient care in a supportive environment.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive general dentistry services to patients.Additional... View This Job
We are actively seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a rewarding 72-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, commencing Mar 9, 2026. This role involves focused patient care, including comprehensive assessments, medication monitoring, lab and chart review, and diagnostic ordering, with consistent shifts from 9am to 2pm.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive... View This Job
We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Anesthetist for an engaging 120-day assignment with our client in Florida, commencing Mar 2, 2026. This full-time role involves a flexible schedule of 5x8 or 4x10 non-consecutive shifts, providing medical direction for a diverse range of cardiac cases including CABGs, valve repairs, TAVR, MitraClips,... View This Job
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING FLORIDA AS A LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, CRNA, AND DENTIST
Florida: A Brief History
The first people to live in what is now Florida arrived more than 12,000 years ago. They hunted small animals and gathered wild plants for food. Over the centuries, Native American tribes including the Timucua, Apalachee, Calusa, and Creek lived in the area.
Here are some other fun facts about Florida:
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Florida’s original Spanish name is La Florida, which means “place of flowers.”
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Florida provides oranges for most of the orange juice sold in the country.
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The beaches of Florida make up 663 miles of the state’s coastline.
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What is there to do and see in Florida?
Walt Disney World
For the ultimate amusement park experience, there’s no place quite like Disney World in Orlando. The magic of Disney has not worn off over the decades as millions of visitors come here each year to enjoy the Magic Kingdom and the many other attractions of this mega amusement park.
The number of things to do and see here has grown over the years and now includes an extensive list that reaches far beyond the traditional theme parks. If you’re looking for more ideas, consider checking out the water parks of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, the exotic animals of Animal Kingdom Park, or Disney Hollywood Studios.
Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center is one of Florida’s most exciting, fascinating, and educational attractions. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, this huge complex is where space exploration has made history. Today, you can see rockets and the Space Shuttle Atlantis, meet an astronaut, and learn about missions to space.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is divided into mission zones, each of which features interesting displays and interactive exhibits focused on specific themes. Displays are designed with all ages in mind, making this an engaging experience for adults or families.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of marsh and swamp, an important and fragile ecosystem that supports alligators, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, deer, turtles, egrets, manatees, river otters, and many other species. It is one of the largest parks in the country and offers a unique opportunity to see some of these creatures in the wild.
Daytona International Speedway
The Daytona 500 race is one of the most famous and most important in the NASCAR Cup Series, kicking off the racing season each February. It is held in Daytona Beach at the Daytona International Speedway, and it attracts huge crowds every year.
The Speedway was built in 1959 to move auto racing off the beach. Previously, races and land-speed competitions were held on the hard-packed sand of Daytona Beach. If you can’t make the race itself, you can still take a tour to explore the Speedway.
There’s so much to do and see in Florida that we could not fit it all on one page. But we hope this sparked your interest in living in Florida as a locum.
Ready to see what locum tenens job openings are available in Florida? Visit our current job opportunities page, give us a call, or fill out our application form and a recruiter will contact you by phone.
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