Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$72/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Qualifications
- Float Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Location:Lee Health
Department: Staffing Resource Center
Work Type: PRN
Shift: Days and Nights
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$72.10 - $72.10 / hour
Summary
Registered Nurse Float Pool (ICU/PCU)PRN | Lee Health | Southwest Florida
Bring Your Critical Care Expertise Where It's Needed Most
Are you an experienced critical care nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a difference? Join Lee Health's PRN Float Pool and provide exceptional patient care across multiple Lee Health hospitals.
This year-round PRN position is ideal for Registered Nurses with experience in both Intensive Care (ICU) and Progressive Care (PCU) who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy caring for diverse patient populations.
Why Join Lee Health?
- Year-round PRN opportunity
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Work across multiple Lee Health hospitals
- Expand your clinical experience
- Collaborative, supportive healthcare teams
- State-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practice
Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.
**Year-Round Float Pool position. 12 shifts per scheduling period. **
Requirements
Education: Associate degree from accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors preferred.
Experience: Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care experience in Critical Care required. Candidates must have experience in two specialties. ICU nurses must be willing to float to PCU, and PCU nurses must be willing to float to Medical/Surgical/Telemetry units based on patient care and staffing needs. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.
Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.
License: Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Florida.
Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
Employer
Lee Health
About Fort Myers, FL
As a travel 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.