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

Join a collaborative Progressive Care Unit team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida. This on-site PCU travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Progressive Care Unit nurse who provides compassionate care to higher-acuity patients, collaborates effectively, and adapts confidently across clinical units. Enjoy sunny Gulf Coast living, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed Florida lifestyle while advancing your nursing career.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Observation Nursing
• Unit: 48-bed PCU Observation Unit
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 4:1 to 5:1
• Documentation System: Epic
• Dress Code: Galaxy Blue or White scrubs
• Float Expectation: Travelers are first to float and may be asked to support other affiliated campuses
• Time-Off Requests: All requested time off must be submitted with the application
• Eligibility: Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the work location

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Previous experience caring for progressive-care or observation patients
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Degree accreditation documentation included in the professional profile
• Ability to float and perform effectively in comparable clinical settings
• Completion of all required credentials and documentation by the stated deadline before the contract start date

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients in a PCU observation setting.
• Monitor patients with complex and changing conditions, recognize clinical deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Administer medications and treatments, complete nursing assessments, and document patient care accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain patient safety, communicate effectively with patients and families, and support quality patient outcomes.
• Float to other appropriate units or affiliated campuses as needed while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Function as an integral member of the core team and contribute to a welcoming, patient-centered unit culture.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a collaborative healthcare team on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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.