Posted 10/09/2026 · Job #527628
PCU | RN | 13–Week Travel – Fort Myers, Florida
Job Description
Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Fort Myers, Florida
Join a collaborative surgical Progressive Care Unit as a Travel Registered Nurse in Fort Myers, FL. This PCU RN travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced acute care nurse who provides safe, compassionate care to patients requiring advanced monitoring in a fast-paced hospital environment. Enjoy sunny Southwest Florida, warm weather, beautiful beaches, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,920
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Location: Fort Myers, Florida
- Start Date: November 6, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 6, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 36-bed surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 4-5 patients per nurse
- Documentation: Epic EMR
- Openings: 2
- Additional Details: Galaxy Blue or white scrubs; floating is required, and travelers may be assigned to affiliated campuses as needed
Travel PCU RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit or PCU nursing experience
- Experience caring for surgical or higher-acuity patients in an acute care setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Degree accreditation must be documented, or a minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience is required
- Ability to float and adapt to changing unit needs
- Applicants must meet applicable travel assignment distance requirements
Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical PCU patients requiring advanced monitoring
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, nursing interventions, and outcomes
- Recognize changes in patient status and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support patient education, care coordination, and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate patient documentation in the Epic EMR
- Float to other units or affiliated campuses when needed while maintaining the same high standard of patient care
Apply now for this Travel PCU RN opportunity and join the healthcare team in Fort Myers, 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.
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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