Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date01/08/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative surgical progressive care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida. Provide high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing support while enjoying consistent 12-hour day shifts, guaranteed weekly hours, and a 13-week travel nursing contract. This assignment is based in a 36-bed surgical PCU serving a diverse patient population. Fort Myers is a sunny Southwest Florida community known for its warm climate, coastal lifestyle, and welcoming atmosphere.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Surgical PCU Nursing
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 8, 2027
- End Date: April 10, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
- Documentation: Epic
- Unit: 36-bed surgical progressive care unit
- Additional Scheduling Information: Floating is required, and travelers may be asked to float to sister campuses based on operational needs.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent progressive care or PCU nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of acute care nursing experience
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to care for surgical progressive care patients and function effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Willingness to float when needed and work according to unit standards
Surgical PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a surgical progressive care setting.
- Monitor complex patients, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the care team.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic.
- Maintain safe patient ratios while prioritizing care for multiple patients with varying acuity levels.
- Float to designated units or nearby sister campuses as assigned.
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture and provide care consistent with the standards of the unit.
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, 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.
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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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