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

Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nurse contract in Fort Myers, Florida, caring for trauma patients on a high-acuity 40-bed Progressive Care Unit. This Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity offers consistent night shifts, guaranteed hours, a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, and the chance to deliver specialized care in a collaborative Progressive Care setting. Enjoy sunny Southwest Florida, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming coastal lifestyle.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit / Trauma PCU
• Healthcare Setting: 40-bed PCU with an approximately 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Start Date: January 8, 2027
• End Date: April 10, 2027
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Charting System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Schedule Notes: Block scheduling is not available; flexibility to float is required

PCU RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure applicable to Florida practice
• Progressive Care certification or demonstrated PCU experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Degree accreditation documentation on profile, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Willingness to float as needed, including to affiliated facilities; travelers may be among the first staff asked to float

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to trauma patients and progressive care patients with complex medical needs
• Monitor high-acuity patients and promptly identify and communicate changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments while following established patient safety and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
• Support patient education, transitions of care, and discharge planning
• Float to other units or affiliated facilities when operational needs require
• Contribute positively to the PCU culture and work collaboratively with permanent staff

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative healthcare team in Southwest Florida.

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.