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

Join a collaborative cardiac progressive care nursing team in Fort Myers, Florida, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality care on a 36-bed medical PCU. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers consistent day shifts, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to care for complex cardiac and step-down patients in sunny Southwest Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Assignment Dates: January 8, 2027–April 10, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: 36-bed cardiac medical progressive care unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent progressive care, PCU, or step-down nursing experience
• Recent cardiac nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Degree accreditation or at least 5 years of nursing experience
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and complete 36 hours weekly
• Willingness to float to other units or affiliated locations as needed

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex cardiac, medical, and progressive care needs.
• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and initiate timely nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Recognize and respond to cardiac, neurological, and other acute changes in patient status.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Epic electronic medical record.
• Promote patient safety, education, comfort, and continuity of care.
• Float when needed and perform in accordance with the expectations of the core nursing team.

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