Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida. This on-site PCU travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse who provides compassionate care to higher-acuity patients, collaborates effectively, and adapts confidently across clinical units. Enjoy sunny Gulf Coast living, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed Florida lifestyle while advancing your nursing career.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Observation Nursing
• Unit: 48-bed PCU Observation Unit
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4:1 to 5:1
• Documentation System: Epic
• Dress Code: Galaxy Blue or White scrubs
• Float Expectation: Travelers are first to float and may be asked to support other affiliated campuses
• Time-Off Requests: All requested time off must be submitted with the application
• Eligibility: Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the work location

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Previous experience caring for progressive-care or observation patients
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Degree accreditation documentation included in the professional profile
• Ability to float and perform effectively in comparable clinical settings
• Completion of all required credentials and documentation by the stated deadline before the contract start date

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients in a PCU observation setting.
• Monitor patients with complex and changing conditions, recognize clinical deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Administer medications and treatments, complete nursing assessments, and document patient care accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain patient safety, communicate effectively with patients and families, and support quality patient outcomes.
• Float to other appropriate units or affiliated campuses as needed while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Function as an integral member of the core team and contribute to a welcoming, patient-centered unit culture.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative healthcare team on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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