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

Apply for a travel PCU RN job in Fort Myers, Florida, supporting a 40-bed trauma progressive care unit with a 4:1 patient ratio. Join a collaborative progressive care team in sunny Southwest Florida, where travelers are valued members of the care team and are expected to function at the level of core staff.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Trauma PCU
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; flexibility is required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: Required; travelers may be asked to float to other affiliated campuses based on staffing needs

Travel PCU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Florida
• At least 2 years of progressive care or PCU nursing experience
• Progressive Care Registered Nurse experience in a trauma or higher-acuity setting preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic experience preferred or required for successful performance in the role
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Degree accreditation must be documented in the professional profile; candidates with 5 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of this documentation
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, complete three shifts weekly, and float when needed

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a 40-bed trauma progressive care unit
• Monitor patients with complex and changing conditions, identify clinical changes, and implement timely interventions
• Administer medications and treatments, complete assessments, and maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support safe transitions of care through patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination
• Maintain a patient-centered practice consistent with unit standards and the expectations of core staff
• Float to other affiliated campuses or care areas as assigned and adapt quickly to changing patient-care needs

Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a high-acuity progressive care 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.