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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareFort Myers, FLTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.08
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Start date
January 8, 2027

This job pays about $52.08/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Florida ($40.48/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

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

Join a collaborative surgical progressive care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida. Provide high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing support while enjoying consistent 12-hour day shifts, guaranteed weekly hours, and a 13-week travel nursing contract. This assignment is based in a 36-bed surgical PCU serving a diverse patient population. Fort Myers is a sunny Southwest Florida community known for its warm climate, coastal lifestyle, and welcoming atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Surgical PCU Nursing
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: January 8, 2027
  • End Date: April 10, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
  • Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
  • Documentation: Epic
  • Unit: 36-bed surgical progressive care unit
  • Additional Scheduling Information: Floating is required, and travelers may be asked to float to sister campuses based on operational needs.

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent progressive care or PCU nursing experience
  • Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of acute care nursing experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience preferred
  • Ability to care for surgical progressive care patients and function effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Willingness to float when needed and work according to unit standards

Surgical PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a surgical progressive care setting.
  • Monitor complex patients, recognize changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions.
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the care team.
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic.
  • Maintain safe patient ratios while prioritizing care for multiple patients with varying acuity levels.
  • Float to designated units or nearby sister campuses as assigned.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture and provide care consistent with the standards of the unit.

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

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