Ortho Surgical PCU RN
Cape Coral, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Cape Coral, FL

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing contract as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) in Cape Coral, Florida. Join a collaborative progressive care team supporting orthopedic and general surgical patients in a 40-bed PCU while enjoying Cape Coral’s sunny coastal setting, abundant waterways, and outdoor lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Clinical Focus: Orthopedic and general surgical care
• Assignment Type: On-site travel nursing contract
• Location: Cape Coral, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1, with the possibility of flexing up to 6:1 based on staffing and patient acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Openings: 2 Progressive Care Unit RN positions

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of progressive care or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Recent experience caring for orthopedic, surgical, and medically complex patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proficiency with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred
• Required degree accreditation verification, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience in lieu of verification when applicable
• Willingness to float when needed and function as an integrated member of the progressive care team
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts each week in an on-site healthcare setting

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in a progressive care setting
• Monitor patients with changing conditions and identify clinical deterioration promptly
• Care for orthopedic and general surgical patients throughout their recovery
• Administer medications and treatments safely and evaluate patient responses
• Perform focused assessments, interpret clinical findings, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Coordinate care, provide patient and family education, and support safe transitions
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Float to other appropriate units when required to support patient care and staffing needs

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel PCU RN in Cape Coral, Florida.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.