Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date01/15/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply now for a 13-week PCU travel nursing assignment in Fort Myers, Florida. Provide expert care to medically complex patients on a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team while gaining experience across two specialized units.
Travel RN Job Details
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 15, 2027
- End Date: April 17, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Nursing Unit: Progressive Care Unit; assignment may include two related specialty units
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
- Openings: 3
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic EMR
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, intermediate-care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to float between assigned units and, when needed, other nearby campuses
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care
PCU RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to progressive-care patients with complex medical needs.
- Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments, complete comprehensive nursing assessments, and evaluate patient responses.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic.
- Support care delivery across assigned units and float as operational needs require.
- Educate patients and families while promoting a respectful, team-oriented care environment.
Fort Myers Travel Nursing Opportunity
Join an on-site healthcare team in Fort Myers, a desirable Southwest Florida community known for its sunny climate, coastal lifestyle, and welcoming atmosphere. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Progressive Care Unit RN opportunity.
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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