PCU Float RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date12/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a PCU Float Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida. Provide acute-care nursing for adult and geriatric patients in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and emergency department holding environment while floating across designated hospital campuses as needed. Fort Myers offers a welcoming Southwest Florida setting with a warm climate, Gulf Coast beaches, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Registered Nurse
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Start Date: December 4, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1 to 6:1, depending on patient acuity and mix
- Charting System: Epic
- Openings: 10 PCU travel nurse positions
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
- Progressive care, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
- Emergency department experience is not required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Active Florida Registered Nurse license or Compact RN license
- Recent Nursys verification available for submission
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience
- Flexibility to float as required, including to designated nearby hospital campuses
- Ability to meet all travel nursing credentialing and documentation requirements before the assignment start date
PCU Float RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a Progressive Care Unit and emergency department holding setting.
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex medical needs and changing acuity.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient response.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinate care, patient education, discharge planning, and transitions between units.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
- Float between assigned units and designated nearby campuses according to operational needs.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, technicians, and other members of the healthcare team while functioning as an integrated member of the unit staff.
Apply now to join this acute-care travel nursing team as a PCU Float RN 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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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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