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

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Fort Myers, Florida, providing progressive care and observation nursing in a 48-bed unit.

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit team as a travel Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida. In this on-site role, you will care for patients requiring close observation, telemetry monitoring, and progressive-level nursing support. Fort Myers offers a welcoming Gulf Coast setting with warm weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Observation Nursing
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida 33912
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: January 8, 2027
• Contract End Date: April 10, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Uniform: Galaxy blue or white scrubs
• Work Setting: On-site; floating to other units or nearby affiliated campuses may be required

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
• Progressive Care certification or demonstrated PCU nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills
• Willingness to float as needed and function as an integrated member of the nursing team
• Degree accreditation and required credentials must be documented before the assignment begins

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Progressive Care Unit and observation setting.
• Monitor patients requiring frequent assessments, telemetry or other progressive-level interventions, and timely clinical response.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, escalate concerns promptly, and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete accurate patient documentation in Epic.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs.
• Support safe transitions of care and coordinate with other departments to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Float to other units or affiliated campuses when operational needs require.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a dedicated 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.