Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date12/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse seeking a 13-week acute care contract, competitive weekly pay, and day shifts on the sunny Gulf Coast.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Surgical PCU
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Start Date: December 11, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 13, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
- Healthcare Setting: High-acuity, 36-bed surgical Progressive Care Unit
- Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
- On-Site Requirement: Yes
Progressive Care Unit RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit or acute care nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Experience caring for surgical or high-acuity adult patients
- Ability to document accurately in Epic or a comparable electronic medical record
- Degree accreditation must be verifiable, or applicants must have at least 5 years of acute care experience
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Flexibility to float as needed, including to other nearby units or campuses
- All requested time off must be submitted with the application
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a 36-bed surgical Progressive Care Unit
- Monitor and assess patients with complex medical and surgical needs, promptly identifying changes in condition
- Administer medications and treatments safely and evaluate patient responses
- Collaborate with providers, therapy teams, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate individualized patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Epic electronic medical record
- Support safe patient transitions, patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Float to other units or affiliated campuses when required and function effectively as part of the broader clinical team
Why Work in Fort Myers, Florida?
Enjoy the sunny Gulf Coast lifestyle, beautiful outdoor surroundings, and vibrant community of Southwest Florida while working in a collaborative, high-acuity healthcare environment.
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative healthcare team.
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 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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