Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date01/08/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nurse assignment in Fort Myers, Florida, providing expert care in an 18-bed progressive care unit with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. Join a collaborative nursing team, use Epic EMR, and enjoy Florida’s Gulf Coast during your assignment.
PCU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Start Date: January 8, 2027
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through April 10, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 18-bed PCU with a 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
- Documentation System: Epic EMR
- Openings: 2
- Additional Scheduling Information: Travel nurses must be willing to float to other units or affiliated campuses as needed. Requested time off should be submitted with the application.
PCU Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Florida or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 3 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- At least 2 previous travel nursing assignments
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of PCU experience
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills
- Ability to function effectively as part of the core nursing team and float when required
PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for progressive care patients with complex and evolving needs
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and initiate appropriate interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic EMR
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and transition-of-care needs
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment while floating to other units or affiliated campuses as needed
Why Work in Fort Myers, Florida?
Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers warm weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community to enjoy during your travel nursing assignment.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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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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