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

Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing team in Fort Myers, Florida, as a travel Registered Nurse caring for higher-acuity adult patients in a 46-bed unit.

This on-site Florida travel nurse opportunity offers three 12-hour night shifts per week, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to deliver patient-centered care alongside an engaged interdisciplinary team. Fort Myers is a sunny Gulf Coast community known for beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: January 8, 2027
• End Date: April 10, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 46-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 5–6 patients per nurse
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic EMR
• Openings: 4 travel RN positions

Progressive Care Unit RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, PCU, or intermediate-care nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Previous experience caring for progressive-care or other higher-acuity adult patients
• Ability to document accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
• Degree accreditation must be documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience is required
• Willingness to float as needed, including to other PCU units, emergency department hold areas, and nearby affiliated campuses
• Professional, helpful, and engaged approach when working with patients and colleagues
• Ability to meet all required documentation deadlines before the travel nursing assignment begins

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring and treatment
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in acuity, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with current orders and nursing standards
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac status, neurological condition, and other relevant clinical indicators
• Coordinate care with providers, nursing colleagues, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Epic electronic medical record
• Float to designated units or affiliated campuses when operational needs require
• Promote a supportive PCU culture through dependable teamwork, flexibility, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a dedicated healthcare 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.