Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 5,460,000 - 5,733,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

401(k) savings plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Travel PCU RN in sunny Southwest Florida to support a leading health system for the 2026-2027 season. You’ll provide adult and geriatric care in a progressive care unit with a dedicated clinical team.

Expect 4-6:1 patient ratios, and potential floating within the hospital and sister campuses within 25 minutes. You’ll need a current RN license, 2+ years PCU experience, and current BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PCU experience.
• Current RN license and full Nursys report.
• CPR (BLS) and advanced certifications current.
• Experience floating between units and facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting.
• Collaborate with a supportive clinical team.
• Deliver safe, efficient patient care and critical thinking in dynamic conditions.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate charting during shifts.

Skills

PCU experience

Float experience

Travel nursing

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

5+ years acute care

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

Planning Your Next PCU Travel Assignment? Let's Connect!

Our team is currently building a pipeline of experienced PCU Travel RNs interested in upcoming opportunities with a leading Florida health system for the 2026-2027 season.

These assignments are expected to offer:

• Competitive weekly pay package
• 13-week contracts with potential seasonal extensions
• Day and night shift availability
• Traveler-friendly facilities
• Sunny Southwest Florida locations

Position Overview

As a Travel PCU RN, you'll provide care for adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care setting while working alongside a supportive clinical team.

Patient Ratios: 4-6:1, depending on patient acuity and mix

Required Flexibility: Travelers are expected to float as needed. This position may require floating within the hospital and to affiliated sister campuses (all within 25 min)

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU experience
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required
• Experience floating between units and facilities is a plus

Certifications

All certifications must be current and issued through AHA :

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Additional Requirements

• Current RN license and full Nursys report
• Skills checklist
• Complete resume with:
• Full work history
• No unexplained gaps
• Detailed specialty experience
• Float experience (travel and/or permanent staff)
• Nursing degree from an accredited program OR 5+ years of acute care experience in the specialty

Important Travel Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as a traveler, candidates must:

• Maintain a permanent residence 50+ miles from the facility
• Not own property in Lee County, Florida

If a winter assignment in Florida sounds appealing, we'd love to add you to our network and discuss upcoming opportunities.

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year progressive care unit experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Progressive Care PCU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0135

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2343 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-01T18:16:24