Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date11/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing acute-care nursing to adult orthopedic and spine patients in Fort Myers, Florida. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a welcoming Gulf Coast community. Nurses should be prepared to contribute as core members of the team and float when needed.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 13, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 36-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in orthopedic and spine care
- Typical Patient Ratio: 4–6 patients per nurse
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
- Travel Requirement: Applicants must live outside the required 50-mile radius
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
- Progressive Care nursing experience in an acute-care hospital setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) credentials
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Degree accreditation must be documented, or candidates must have at least 5 years of acute-care nursing experience
- Ability to float to other units or locations as needed, with travel nurses expected to float first
- Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and adaptability
Progressive Care Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult progressive care patients, including orthopedic and spine patients
- Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor for changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
- Manage patients requiring progressive care monitoring and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs
- Adapt to changing unit needs and provide safe, effective care when floating to other areas
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative healthcare team on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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.
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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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