Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Fort Myers, FL
Protouch Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,242/weekOverview
- Start Date11/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Facility: Gulf Coast Medical Center
Location: Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Specialty: Progressive Care / Stepdown (SPCU)
Job Type: Travel Contract
Shift: Days - 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,241
Weekly Pay Breakdown
Taxable Pay: $694/week
Non-Taxable Pay: $1,547/week
Total Weekly Gross Compensation: $2,241
Position Overview
Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care / Stepdown assignment at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida.
The selected RN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit and will work across both the 3E and 3W units. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced PCU/SPCU nurse who is comfortable managing a 4:1 patient ratio in a 36-bed unit.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to progressive care and stepdown patients.
Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring intervention.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with facility protocols.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR.
Deliver safe, patient-centered care across the 3E and 3W units.
Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards.
Requirements
Active RN license valid for the assignment location.
Minimum 2 years of SPCU/Progressive Care or Stepdown nursing experience.
Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
Current BLS certification required.
Current ACLS certification required.
NIHSS certification required.
Epic EMR experience preferred.
Assignment Highlights
Day shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts
36 hours per week
36-bed unit
Patient-to-nurse ratio: 4:1
Weekly gross compensation: $2,241
Apply Today
Join Protouch Staffing for this travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume, nursing license information, and current certifications.
Employer
Protouch Staffing
Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
About Fort Myers, FL
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
- Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
- Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.
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