| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.
48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PROGRESSIVE CARE (PCU) OBSERVATION RN CONTRACT – FORT MYERS, FL
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County / Southwest Florida Gulf Coast). Operating within an active 48-bed PCU Observation Unit, this role features an approved 48-hour overnight schedule (4x12-Hours, 12-hour Nights, 48 hours weekly). HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR FLORIDA PACKAGE! CLINICAL INTERVIEW & DIRECT OFFER! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOME! The observation unit delivers rapid diagnostic evaluations, short-stay therapeutic interventions, continuous telemetry surveillance, and intermediate-acuity clinical management. If you are an acute progressive care nurse skilled in multi-lead rhythm interpretation, chest pain and stroke rule-outs, rapid clinical escalation, and fast patient turnover looking to earn $2,951/week with maximum allowable tax-free stipends in Southwest Florida, this assignment is built for you!
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✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized progressive care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential mapping, and expedited submission for direct clinical interview and fast-track offer!
Location Details: Assignment is located in Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Dept: GCMC-PCU Obs - 48 Beds). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract running from December 04, 2026, through March 06, 2027 (48 hours weekly on 12-hour Nights). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies from permanent address; this is a Travel Only requisition (local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not permitted). First-time travelers are welcome. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Mandatory Degree Accreditation: Nursing degree accreditation (ACEN, CCNE, or programmatic equivalent) must be explicitly noted on the profile. Floating Policy: Floating is required per health system policy (travelers float first within clinical competence; includes potential sister hospital campuses). Mandatory Submittal Checklist (Required Upfront): Full Demographics: Complete legal home address, active email, full Date of Birth (DOB), and full Social Security Number (SSN). Active FL or Compact Multistate RN license number and Nursys verification. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certification cards. Resume detailing 2+ years of acute PCU experience and Epic EMR exposure. Hard document deadline: All onboarding credentials must be fully completed by the Monday prior to the start date (no exceptions for pending documentation). Strict RTO Policy: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the initial submission; no RTO will be approved post-submittal.
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