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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 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.08
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Contract length
13 weeks
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 Registered Nurse (PCU Float RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Myers, Florida

Apply for a travel PCU RN job in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative acute-care team caring for adult and geriatric patients on 12-hour night shifts. This Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an adaptable travel nurse who is comfortable floating when clinical needs arise. Fort Myers offers a welcoming coastal Florida lifestyle with sunny weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit and ED holding environment; ED experience is not required
  • Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: January 8, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending April 10, 2027
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 to 6:1, depending on patient acuity and mix
  • Documentation System: Epic
  • Position Availability: 10 openings

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit or PCU nursing experience
  • Active Florida or Compact Registered Nurse license
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Ability to provide degree accreditation documentation or demonstrate 5 years of professional experience, as applicable
  • Flexibility to float to other units and nearby affiliated campuses as needed
  • Willingness to work night shifts and provide dependable coverage for scheduled hours
  • Professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to functioning as an engaged member of the acute-care team

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients requiring progressive care monitoring and intervention
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and promptly escalate concerns
  • Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses
  • Coordinate care with providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
  • Float to assigned units or nearby affiliated campuses according to staffing and patient-care needs
  • Support safe transitions of care through patient education, handoff communication, and discharge planning
  • Maintain a positive, flexible approach while delivering care consistent with unit standards

Apply now for this Florida travel nursing opportunity and join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Fort Myers.

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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