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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareFort Myers, FLTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.08
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Start date
December 4, 2026

This job pays about $52.08/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida ($40.48/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $19.64 – $69.22/hour, median $52.08/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Florida: $40.48/hour ($84,198/year, BLS).
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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry & Progressive Care | Fort Myers, FL

Travel Nursing Job Overview

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida, caring for adult Medical-Surgical, telemetry, and Progressive Care patients. This 13-week Florida travel nursing assignment offers experienced RNs the opportunity to work in a telemetry-focused setting alongside a supportive healthcare team. Enjoy Fort Myers’ sunny Gulf Coast location, beautiful beaches, and vibrant outdoor lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Start Date: December 4, 2026
  • End Date: March 6, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry with Progressive Care support
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 5–6 patients per RN
  • Charting System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Work Setting: On-site; floating is required, including to other Medical-Surgical units, Progressive Care, and Emergency Department holding areas

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of combined Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Strong telemetry monitoring, patient assessment, prioritization, and care coordination skills
  • Ability and willingness to float to designated units and nearby campuses as needed
  • Prior travel nursing experience is highly preferred

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical, telemetry, and Progressive Care patients
  • Complete focused and head-to-toe assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to clinical changes
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders and established standards
  • Coordinate care with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Accurately document patient care and clinical updates in Epic
  • Support safe admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient education
  • Adapt effectively to floating assignments while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a leading acute-care nursing team on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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.

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