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

Apply for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse (RN) PCU assignment in Fort Myers, Florida. Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team caring for higher-acuity patients on 12-hour night shifts in a dynamic hospital environment. This Florida travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced PCU nurse who is comfortable with a 5:1 to 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and floating across designated care areas. Located in sunny Southwest Florida, Fort Myers offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Gulf Coast.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• End Date: March 6, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 46-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Documentation System: Epic EMR
• Floating: Floating is required, including to other PCU areas, emergency department hold areas, and nearby campuses as needed

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ability to float and provide safe, effective nursing care across applicable units and campuses
• Degree accreditation must be documented, or five years of relevant nursing experience may be accepted
• Ability to submit all required credentials and documentation by the established pre-start deadline

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor patients with complex and changing conditions, identify clinical deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards
• Complete thorough patient assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and patient education using Epic
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized treatment plans
• Maintain a typical nurse-to-patient assignment of 5 to 6 patients while prioritizing safety and quality
• Float to designated PCU areas, emergency department hold areas, or nearby campuses when needed
• Contribute to a positive, engaged unit culture and support patients, families, and fellow team members

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse PCU opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit 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.