Ahh...well Florida will be much warmer, especially in the summer.
So, you'll be in the Ft. Walton Beach area? Thats a nice area. I've only vacationed there though.
As far as medical jobs, I'm sure you've probably seen this already, but it lists some of the hospitals in the area:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Fort-W...h-Florida.html (scroll down some).
Glad you could stop by!