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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU Travel Nurse Contract

Explore a rewarding Fort Myers, Florida travel nursing job for an experienced PCU Registered Nurse with neuro, stepdown, and progressive care expertise. Join a collaborative hospital team, care for higher-acuity patients, and enjoy the year-round sunshine, coastal lifestyle, and outdoor recreation of Southwest Florida.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Position: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit, Neuro PCU
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• End Date: March 6, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 52-bed Neuro Progressive Care and Stepdown Unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 to 1:5
• Openings: 3

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a progressive care, stepdown, or neuro nursing setting
• Previous neuro nursing experience is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Experience with Cardene and Cleviprex infusions
• Ability to accurately interpret EKG rhythms
• Degree accreditation documentation, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience
• Flexibility to float between the Neuro Progressive Care and Stepdown areas, as well as other assigned locations when needed

Neuro PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive care and neuro monitoring.
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns.
• Administer and monitor Cardene, Cleviprex, and other prescribed therapies according to established protocols.
• Perform neurological assessments and use NIHSS skills to monitor for changes in patient status.
• Interpret EKG rhythms and respond appropriately to cardiac changes.
• Manage patient assignments with ratios typically ranging from 1:4 to 1:5.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Float as assigned and contribute effectively wherever patient care needs require support.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.

Apply now for this Neuro PCU travel nurse opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and bring your progressive care expertise to a supportive hospital 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.