Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,094/weekOverview
- Start Date03/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Pediatric PACU travel RN job in Fort Myers, Florida (33908) supporting children and families through post-anesthesia recovery after surgery. Join a fast-paced peri-anesthesia care unit on Florida’s Gulf Coast—known for beaches, warm weather, and outdoor activities.
Travel RN Job Details
- Location: Fort Myers, FL 33908 (Florida travel nursing job)
- Unit/Setting: Pediatric PACU / Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
- Start Date: 03/23/2026
- End Date: 06/20/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$1,960/week
- Hours: Guaranteed Hours=40 Weekly
- Shift: 10-hour day shift (10x4) | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Call: Required
- EMR/Charting: Epic
- Floating: Required as needed (travelers may float to sister campuses)
Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of RN experience required, including pediatric nursing
- License: Active RN license (state-appropriate for assignment)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Education: Degree accreditation must be documented in profile, or candidate must have 5+ years of experience
- Preferred: Prior travel nursing assignment experience
- Professional Expectations: Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a patient- and family-centered approach
Pediatric PACU RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care for pediatric patients following surgical and procedural interventions
- Perform focused assessments; monitor airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs); manage pain and nausea; and respond to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to support smooth recoveries and timely discharges
- Educate and support families with clear discharge instructions and compassionate communication throughout the recovery process
- Document care accurately and efficiently in Epic, following unit protocols, patient safety standards, and perioperative best practices
- Participate in on-call coverage and float to other units/campuses as operational needs require
Apply now to join our healthcare team for this Pediatric PACU travel RN contract in Fort Myers, FL.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Fort Myers, FL
As a Travel Pediatric 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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