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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

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Myers, Florida

Join a collaborative progressive care team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers an on-site opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit while supporting a flexible float model. Fort Myers is a welcoming Gulf Coast destination known for warm weather, beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: PCU Float Registered Nurse
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Openings: 10
  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Start Date: January 8, 2027
  • End Date: April 10, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
  • Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1 to 6:1, depending on patient mix
  • Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
  • Dress Code: Galaxy blue and white scrubs

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent PCU or Progressive Care Unit nursing experience
  • Current Florida or compact Registered Nurse license
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Recent Nursys verification available for submission
  • Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience
  • Flexibility to float as needed, including to affiliated campuses
  • Emergency department experience is not required
  • Travel assignment eligibility may be subject to a 50-mile radius requirement

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting.
  • Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, administer medications, and coordinate individualized plans of care.
  • Recognize and respond to changing patient needs using strong clinical judgment and evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support quality patient outcomes.
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic.
  • Adapt effectively to varying patient assignments and float locations while maintaining consistent standards of care.

Why You’ll Enjoy the Location

Fort Myers offers a sunny Southwest Florida setting with access to Gulf beaches, waterfront activities, nature preserves, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. It is an appealing destination for nurses seeking a rewarding Florida travel nursing assignment in a relaxed coastal community.

Apply now to join this PCU travel nursing team 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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