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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Cardiac Med-Surg | Fort Myers, FL

Experienced PCU Registered Nurses can join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Fort Myers, Florida, providing cardiac progressive care on night shifts. This on-site travel RN opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident nurse with progressive care and cardiac experience who enjoys a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Fort Myers offers a sunny Southwest Florida setting with warm weather, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
• Specialty: Cardiac Med-Surg/Progressive Care
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Start Date: January 8, 2027
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending April 10, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Unit: 36-bed Progressive Care cardiac unit
• Typical Ratios: 4:1 to 5:1
• Openings: 2
• Documentation: Required credentials and documentation must be completed by the Monday before the start date; pending documents are not accepted.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of Progressive Care Unit experience
• Recent cardiac nursing experience required
• Progressive Care nursing certification or equivalent specialty qualification
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records preferred
• Required degree accreditation or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience, as applicable
• Ability to float to other units or affiliated campuses when needed; travelers may be among the first staff asked to float
• Travel assignment eligibility requires compliance with the applicable 50-mile radius rule

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring progressive cardiac monitoring and intervention.
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical findings to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for therapeutic response and potential complications.
• Manage cardiac and progressive care patients with varying levels of acuity in a 4:1 to 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Interpret and document patient data in Epic and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient status and support timely escalation of care.
• Float to other appropriate units or affiliated campuses as directed while maintaining professional standards of care.
• Function as an integral member of the care team and contribute positively to the unit culture.

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative cardiac care team.

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.