ICU RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date01/08/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced ICU Registered Nurses can join a critical care team in Fort Myers, FL, for a 13-week travel nursing contract caring for medically complex adult patients in a fast-paced Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Enjoy a rewarding Florida nursing job, sunny coastal lifestyle, and welcoming Southwest Florida community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Start Date: January 8, 2027
- Contract End Date: April 10, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
- Charting System: Epic
- Scrubs: Galaxy Blue or white
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Experience caring for critically ill adult patients in an intensive care setting
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of applicable nursing experience
- Willingness to float to other units or nearby campuses as needed
- Ability to provide compassionate, team-focused patient care and function effectively within established clinical workflows
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a Medical/Surgical ICU
- Monitor, assess, and document changes in patient condition using clinical judgment and evidence-based critical care practice
- Care for patients with respiratory failure, kidney failure, COPD, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and other complex medical conditions
- Administer medications and treatments safely while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Use Epic electronic health record (EHR) software to maintain accurate, timely, and thorough patient documentation
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and members of the care team
- Participate in unit-based collaboration, patient safety initiatives, and required floating assignments
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a dedicated critical care team in Southwest Florida.
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 Medical Intensive Care Unit 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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