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

Fort Myers, Florida travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse with neuro PCU or stepdown expertise. Join a collaborative healthcare team for a 13-week assignment caring for higher-acuity patients in a fast-paced progressive care setting in sunny Fort Myers, Florida (33912), a welcoming Gulf Coast destination known for its warm weather, beautiful waterfront scenery, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit, Neuro PCU
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Openings: 2
• Unit: 52-bed Neuro PCU with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a neuro PCU, progressive care, stepdown, or comparable acute-care setting
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Florida
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for neuro patients in a progressive care or stepdown environment
• Experience managing Cardene and Cleviprex infusions
• Ability to accurately interpret EKG rhythms and recognize changes in cardiac status
• Degree accreditation documentation must be available, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience may be accepted
• Willingness to float between the neuro floor and PCU/stepdown areas, as well as other nearby campuses when needed
• Ability to meet all required onboarding and documentation deadlines before the travel assignment begins

Neuro PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring progressive care, neuro assessments, and continuous monitoring
• Assess, monitor, and document neurological status, vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate ordered therapies, including Cardene and Cleviprex, according to clinical protocols
• Manage a typical assignment of 4 to 5 patients while prioritizing care for higher-acuity cases
• Recognize and promptly communicate changes in neurological or cardiac status to the care team
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, patient education, and discharge planning
• Float as assigned while maintaining the same high standard of care expected of the core nursing team

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a supportive Neuro PCU healthcare team.

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.