| Location | Cape Coral, FL |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cape Coral, Florida.
36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PROGRESSIVE CARE (PCU) RN CONTRACT – SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CAPE CORAL / FORT MYERS METRO)
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Cape Coral, Florida (Gulf Coast / Lee County). Operating within an active 40-bed Orthopedic and General Surgical Progressive Care Unit, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (12-hour Nights, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). DECEMBER START DATE! INTERVIEW & DIRECT OFFER PROCESS! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOME! The unit manages intermediate-acuity surgical admissions, high-acuity orthopedic reconstructions, continuous telemetry monitoring, and acute post-operative recoveries. If you are an acute stepdown nurse skilled in multi-lead dysrhythmia interpretation, post-surgical hemodynamic surveillance, and rapid clinical escalation looking to earn $2,245/week with maximum allowable tax-free stipends in coastal Florida, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Cape Coral, FL 33990 (Dept: CCH-4W - Ortho Surg PCU - 40 Beds). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract running from December 04, 2026, through March 06, 2027 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; this is a Travel Only requisition (local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not accepted). First-time travelers are accepted. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Education / Experience Requirement: Degree accreditation verification required (ACEN/CCNE) unless candidate possesses 5+ years of clinical RN experience. Floating Policy: Floating is required per system policy (travelers float first within clinical competence; may include sister hospital campuses). Mandatory Submittal Checklist (Required Upfront): Full Demographics: Complete legal home address, working email, full Date of Birth (DOB), and full Social Security Number (SSN). Active FL or Compact Multistate RN license number and verification. AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certification cards. Resume documenting at least 2 years of acute PCU experience and Epic EMR exposure. Hard document deadline: All onboarding credentials must be fully compliant by the Monday prior to the start date (no exceptions for pending documentation). Strict RTO Policy: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with the file; no time off will be approved post-submittal.
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