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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Myers, FL

Join a collaborative progressive care team as an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida. This 13-week PCU travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a nurse with progressive care or surgical experience who is comfortable caring for higher-acuity patients, floating across units, and contributing as an integral member of the acute care team. Enjoy a welcoming Southwest Florida setting with year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• End Date: March 6, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Dress Code: Galaxy Blue or white scrubs
• Floating: Travelers are expected to float to other appropriate units or nearby locations as needed

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent progressive care or surgical PCU experience
• Experience caring for higher-acuity medical-surgical or surgical patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Degree accreditation must be documented in the professional profile, or candidates must have at least 5 years of acute care experience
• Ability to work night shifts, float as required, and function effectively as part of the core nursing team

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to progressive care and surgical patients
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in acuity, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Manage patient assignments while maintaining appropriate 4–5:1 ratios
• Float to designated units or nearby locations based on operational needs
• Support a positive team culture and deliver care consistent with established unit standards

Apply now for this Florida travel nursing opportunity and join the progressive care team 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.