Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week Medical-Surgical, telemetry, and Progressive Care travel nursing assignment in Fort Myers, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for a confident RN with strong acute-care experience who enjoys collaborative hospital environments and providing care across multiple units when needed.

Located along Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers year-round sunshine, access to beaches and outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community with plenty to explore during time off. Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Southwest Florida.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Progressive Care
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: January 15, 2027
• End Date: April 17, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry with Progressive Care responsibilities
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 5–6 patients per RN
• Documentation System: Epic
• Scrubs: Galaxy Blue or white
• Travel Requirement: A 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates are not eligible

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of combined Progressive Care, Medical-Surgical, and telemetry nursing experience
• Progressive Care experience with the ability to care for higher-acuity Medical-Surgical patients
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Accredited nursing degree or a minimum of 5 years of relevant nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience is highly preferred
• Willingness to float as needed, including to Medical-Surgical units, Progressive Care, Emergency Department holds, and other nearby campuses
• Ability to function independently while maintaining the standards and teamwork expected of permanent staff

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in Medical-Surgical, telemetry, and Progressive Care settings
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and communicate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established nursing standards
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage patients requiring telemetry observation
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families to support positive patient outcomes
• Float to other units or campuses as assigned and adapt quickly to changing patient-care needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and a respectful, team-oriented care environment

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care travel RN opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida.

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