Florida / Department of Health / Registered Nurse Specialist

Job-title file

Registered Nurse Specialist

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

88 employees hold this title in Department of Health. Median total compensation for the role is $69,214, above the department median of $49,209.

Employees: 88
Total payroll: $5.8M
Role median: $69,214
Agency median: $49,209
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,167$77,068+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 88 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Florida

Registered Nurse Specialist is held in 5 Florida departments. In Department of Health, the median of $69,214 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Children and Families

$74,256 · 64

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$72,492 · 38

Department of Elder Affairs

$54,870 · 29

Agency for Health Care Administrative

$53,267 · 93

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tina Buckley

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$78,408

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $78,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,408
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 004281

Tina Buckley holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,408.

Minita Ugarriza

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$77,068

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $77,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,068
Hire date: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 029475

Minita Ugarriza is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $77,068.

April Ruethemann

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$77,068

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $77,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,068
Hire date: 2009-04-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 061424

At Department of Health, April Ruethemann serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,068.

Kynda Hancock

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$76,122

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $76,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,122
Hire date: 2020-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 001918

Kynda Hancock works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Kynda earned $76,122 in 2026.

Linda Macks

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,592

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,592
Hire date: 2006-03-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Norris

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 027911

Linda Macks works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Linda earned $74,592 in 2026.

Melanie Esty

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,592

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,592
Hire date: 2005-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 027959

Melanie Esty is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,592.

Deaun Spraglin

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,592

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,592
Hire date: 2007-01-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ruggs

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 068315

Deaun Spraglin holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,592.

Kathy Heaton

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,592

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,592
Hire date: 2005-02-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 085001

Kathy Heaton is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,592.

Leticia Martinez

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,592

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,592
Hire date: 2013-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 038454

Leticia Martinez holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,592.

Santa Charles

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,207

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $74,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,207
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 082109

Santa Charles is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,207.

Jacqueline Curl

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$73,910

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $73,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,910
Hire date: 2022-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 028590

Jacqueline Curl works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Jacqueline earned $73,910 in 2026.

Marcia Morris

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$73,542

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $73,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,542
Hire date: 2019-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 067840

Marcia Morris is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,542.

Patricia Ryder

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$73,412

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $73,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,412
Hire date: 2009-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leonor

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 084653

Patricia Ryder holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,412.

Monica Fils-Aime

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$72,972

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $72,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,972
Hire date: 2017-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Del Carmen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 027522

Monica Fils-Aime holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,972.

Julie Goodrich

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$72,807

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $72,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,807
Hire date: 2015-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 041842

Julie Goodrich holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,807.

Angela Carvajal

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$72,728

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $72,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,728
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 027054

At Department of Health, Angela Carvajal serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,728.

Raquel Barthelemy

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$72,010

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $72,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,010
Hire date: 1999-06-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 045310

At Department of Health, Raquel Barthelemy serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,010.

Lana Osborne

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,445

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,445
Hire date: 2013-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 086148

Lana Osborne works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Lana earned $71,445 in 2026.

Camille Small-Lennard

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,445

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,445
Hire date: 2014-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 051101

Camille Small-Lennard works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. Camille earned $71,445 in 2026.

Kimberly Mccoll

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,441

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,441
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sullivan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 004557

At Department of Health, Kimberly Mccoll serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,441.

Ellen Nievera

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,441

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,441
Hire date: 1994-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 031043

At Department of Health, Ellen Nievera serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,441.

Julie Poggendick

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,441

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,441
Hire date: 2011-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 058513

Julie Poggendick holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,441.

Anne Ruiz Perez

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,441

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,441
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Liz

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 064332

Anne Ruiz Perez holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,441.

Alexis Baughman

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$70,176

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $70,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,176
Hire date: 2023-01-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 006254

Alexis Baughman holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,176.

Christina Levy

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$70,040

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $70,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,040
Hire date: 2016-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 029287

Christina Levy works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Christina earned $70,040 in 2026.

Leah Pacheco

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 000236

Leah Pacheco works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Leah earned $69,339 in 2026.

Catalina Ronda

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 004367

At Department of Health, Catalina Ronda serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,339.

Caroline Mccray

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 006445

Caroline Mccray is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,339.

Franchesca Martinez

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2018-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 029147

Franchesca Martinez holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,339.

Bobbi Stephens

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 029264

Bobbi Stephens is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,339.

Michele Means

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2019-08-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 029282

Michele Means holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,339.

Resmie Oribe

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2024-11-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 031054

At Department of Health, Resmie Oribe serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,339.

Allison Hall

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2016-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 034241

Allison Hall is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,339.

Rebekah Hopper

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 038853

Rebekah Hopper is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,339.

Stephany Climes

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 045835

Stephany Climes works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Stephany earned $69,339 in 2026.

Andrea Lecompte

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2004-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 049125

Andrea Lecompte holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,339.

Laura Morgan

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 049125

Laura Morgan works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Laura earned $69,339 in 2026.

Honey Luna Baez

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2014-03-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 054434

At Department of Health, Honey Luna Baez serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,339.

Marisa Borgia

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 058860

Marisa Borgia works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Marisa earned $69,339 in 2026.

Carol Recio

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$69,339

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $69,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,339
Hire date: 2018-10-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 059197

At Department of Health, Carol Recio serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Child Specl Health Care. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,339.