Posted 10/09/2026 · Job #527626
PCU RN- Fort Myers, Florida
Job Description
Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Contract in Fort Myers, Florida
Join a dynamic surgical step-down team as a travel PCU Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, Florida. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers experienced Progressive Care Unit nurses the opportunity to care for complex surgical patients on consistent day shifts while enjoying the Gulf Coast lifestyle.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,920
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Healthcare Setting: 36-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 6, 2026
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4-5 patients per nurse
- Charting System: Epic
- Position Type: Travel nursing contract
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit, PCU, step-down, or comparable acute care nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Degree accreditation documented in the professional profile, or at least 5 years of acute care experience
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to float to other units or nearby affiliated campuses as needed; travel nurses may be among the first team members asked to float
- Ability to wear Galaxy Blue or White scrubs
Progressive Care Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients in a 36-bed surgical progressive care unit
- Monitor and manage patients requiring higher-acuity care than a general medical-surgical setting
- Perform focused nursing assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and professional nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Epic
- Manage an assignment with an approximate 4-5:1 patient ratio while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes
- Adapt effectively to floating assignments and function as an integrated member of the surgical PCU care team
Apply now for this Fort Myers, Florida travel nursing opportunity and bring your PCU expertise to a collaborative surgical step-down 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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