Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date01/15/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Explore a rewarding Florida travel nursing job as a Travel Registered Nurse supporting medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care patients in Fort Myers. Join a collaborative healthcare team, use Epic documentation, and provide patient-centered care in a setting where travel nurses are welcomed as valued members of the team. This Southwest Florida assignment also offers convenient access to beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, and year-round sunshine.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg & Progressive Care
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 15, 2027
- End Date: April 17, 2027
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–6 patients per RN
- Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
- Floating: Required, including medical-surgical units, progressive care units, ED observation/hold areas, and affiliated campuses
- Local Candidate Policy: A 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates are not eligible
- Dress Code: Galaxy blue or white scrubs
Travel RN Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of combined progressive care and medical-surgical/telemetry nursing experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records preferred or required for the assignment
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Accredited nursing degree or equivalent qualification; five years of relevant nursing experience may be considered in place of degree accreditation
- Ability and willingness to float to other units and affiliated campuses as needed
- Complete required documentation by the established pre-start deadline
Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care patients
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following current clinical standards
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Provide patient and family education focused on treatment plans, medications, discharge needs, and recovery
- Adapt to changing unit needs and float to designated medical-surgical, progressive care, ED hold, or affiliated campus assignments
- Function as an integral member of the core team while maintaining a professional, patient-centered approach
About the Fort Myers, Florida Location
Fort Myers combines the energy of a growing Southwest Florida community with a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Candidates can enjoy nearby Gulf beaches, boating, nature preserves, golf, local restaurants, and abundant outdoor activities during time off.
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Med/Surg and Progressive Care RN opportunity 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 Operating Room 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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