Travel Contract

PCU Float RN
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

$2,051/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Float

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,051/week

Description

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Fort Myers, Florida

Apply now for a Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Fort Myers, FL, caring for cardiopulmonary patients in a telemetry-focused Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Join a collaborative progressive care team as an experienced PCU nurse managing complex medication drips and delivering attentive, high-quality acute care. Fort Myers offers a welcoming Gulf Coast setting with warm weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida 33908
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
  • Start Date: November 20, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 20, 2027
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours weekly
  • Unit: 31-bed cardiopulmonary progressive care unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5
  • Charting: Epic
  • Openings: 5

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
  • At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, step-down, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
  • Demonstrated experience caring for cardiopulmonary patients and managing high-acuity medications
  • Clinical competency with heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, insulin, Lasix, and other antiarrhythmic or cardiac medications
  • Willingness to float to other units or affiliated facilities as needed
  • Ability to function as an integral member of the core nursing team in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree accreditation verification documented in the professional profile, or 5 years of relevant nursing experience
  • Galaxy Blue or white scrubs required

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a cardiopulmonary progressive care and telemetry setting
  • Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly escalate concerns
  • Administer and closely monitor cardiac, anticoagulant, diuretic, insulin, and vasoactive medication infusions according to clinical protocols
  • Interpret and respond to telemetry and other relevant patient monitoring data
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Perform medication administration, patient education, care coordination, documentation, and discharge planning
  • Maintain accurate patient records in Epic
  • Float when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care standards

Apply now to join this Florida travel nursing team and advance your career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Fort Myers.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #530291. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

Employer

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

About

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

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About Fort Myers, FL

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
Transportation
  • 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.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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