Progressive Care RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date12/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced PCU travel RN wanted for a 13-week acute care assignment in Fort Myers, Florida, with competitive weekly pay, 36 guaranteed hours, and a collaborative orthopedic and spine team.
Join a collaborative progressive care team caring for patients on a 36-bed orthopedic and spine unit. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and values teamwork, adaptability, and high-quality patient care. Fort Myers offers warm weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming Southwest Florida lifestyle.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Unit: 36-bed Orthopedic and Spine Unit
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
- Start Date: December 4, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–6 patients per nurse
- Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
- Openings: 2
- Work Setting: On-site in Fort Myers, Florida
PCU Travel Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Acute care experience in an orthopedic, spine, or comparable progressive care setting
- Ability to use Epic or another electronic medical record system effectively
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of acute care experience
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Willingness to float to other units or affiliated locations as needed
Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients with orthopedic and spine-related conditions.
- Assess patient status, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses.
- Manage telemetry and other progressive care monitoring needs within the scope of practice.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, ancillary services, patients, and families to support individualized care plans.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic.
- Support safe transitions of care through patient education and effective handoffs.
- Float as assigned and contribute consistently as a member of the core clinical team.
Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a dedicated acute care healthcare team.
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 - Travel
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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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