Snowbirds. To a Florida native, it used to be a derisive term for those retirees that flood the Florida coast when the winters turn cold up North - but these days, snowbirds are being viewed a little differently. Many staffing agencies and medical facilities are deliberately hiring snowbirds to help fill their seasonal staffing needs. In many cities in Florida, the need for nurses fluctuates with the season, creating spikes in the available Florida nursing jobs during the best times to visit Florida. This is good news for registered nurses who are looking for a change of ...