Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Fort Myers, FL
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PROGRESSIVE CARE (PCU) OBSERVATION RN CONTRACT – FORT MYERS, FL

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County / Southwest Florida Gulf Coast). Operating within an active 48-bed PCU Observation Unit, this role features an approved 48-hour overnight schedule (4x12-Hours, 12-hour Nights, 48 hours weekly). HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR FLORIDA PACKAGE! CLINICAL INTERVIEW & DIRECT OFFER! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOME! The observation unit delivers rapid diagnostic evaluations, short-stay therapeutic interventions, continuous telemetry surveillance, and intermediate-acuity clinical management. If you are an acute progressive care nurse skilled in multi-lead rhythm interpretation, chest pain and stroke rule-outs, rapid clinical escalation, and fast patient turnover looking to earn $2,951/week with maximum allowable tax-free stipends in Southwest Florida, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,951.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,547.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $27.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $40.50/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (12-hour Nights, 48 hours weekly).
• Weekly Hours: 48 total hours weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (December 04, 2026 – March 06, 2027).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Department Setting & Capacity: 48-bed PCU Observation Unit (GCMC-PCU Obs).
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratios: 4:1 to 5:1 based on patient acuity and department census.
• Floating Scope: Floating is required across related acute care units or sister hospital campuses as operational needs demand (travelers float first within clinical competencies).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • High-turnover progressive care observation management: acute chest pain workups, TIA/stroke rule-outs, post-procedural vascular recovery, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry strip monitoring, ST-segment evaluation, and lethal rhythm identification.
  • Titration and maintenance of intermediate-level intravenous drips, electrolyte replacements, and anticoagulation protocols.
  • Coordinating rapid multi-specialty evaluations and discharge transitions within short observation windows.
• EMR System & Uniform: Epic; Galaxy Blue or White scrubs.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated acute care hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown clinical nursing experience. (First-time travelers accepted!).
• Education Requirement: Verified degree accreditation (ACEN, CCNE, etc.) must be clearly documented on the submittal profile.
• Licensure: Active Florida RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached):
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized progressive care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential mapping, and expedited submission for direct clinical interview and fast-track offer!