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

Apply now for a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida. Join a collaborative trauma step-down team and provide compassionate care to higher-acuity patients while enjoying Southwest Florida’s sunny climate, coastal lifestyle, and abundant outdoor activities.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: January 15, 2027
• End Date: April 17, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours weekly
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Openings: 7

Progressive Care Unit RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience required
• Experience caring for trauma or higher-acuity step-down patients strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Florida or a compact state
• 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 documentation must be available, or candidates must have at least 5 years of acute care nursing experience
• Ability to float as needed, including to other nearby affiliated locations
• Ability to function effectively as an integral member of the core nursing team

PCU RN Travel Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a trauma step-down and Progressive Care Unit setting
• Monitor patients with complex medical needs, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Support care planning, patient education, discharge preparation, and continuity of care
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float when required, with travel nurses expected to float before core staff
• Adapt to unit workflows and uphold the team’s standards for professionalism, safety, and patient-centered care

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