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

Apply now for a 13-week PCU travel nurse contract in Fort Myers, Florida, caring for high-acuity trauma patients on a collaborative 40-bed progressive care unit.

This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers experienced Registered Nurses the chance to provide care for complex patients while enjoying Southwest Florida’s warm climate, Gulf Coast beaches, and vibrant outdoor lifestyle.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Location: Fort Myers, Florida
• Healthcare Setting: 40-bed trauma progressive care unit
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,920
• Openings: 2
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent progressive care unit nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Degree accreditation must be documented, or candidates must have at least 5 years of nursing experience
• Ability to work night shifts and provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in a trauma-focused environment
• Willingness to float to other units or nearby locations as needed; travel nurses may be asked to float first
• All requested time off must be submitted with the application
• Required documentation must be completed by the established deadline before the assignment begins

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to progressive care and trauma patients
• Monitor patients with complex medical needs and promptly identify changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Perform focused assessments, ongoing reassessments, and timely clinical interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient care and clinical information accurately in Epic
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs
• Float to other units or locations when required while maintaining the same high standard of care as core staff

Apply now for this Florida travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity trauma PCU team 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.