Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU - $33-56 per hour

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous hiring incentives

Relocation bonus

Housing allowance

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the CVICU at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality cardiovascular critical care in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Requirements include RN licensure in Florida, BLS (ACLS per department), and 2+ years of CVICU/PCU experience. This on-site position offers a staff employment arrangement with shift differentials and relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
• Current Florida RN license or ability to transfer license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS may be required for CVICU per department.
• Two years of current PCU/CVICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient safety and quality of care in a fast-paced CVICU setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Lee Health is seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Cardiovascular ICU at HealthPark Medical Center. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment!

Join us and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate health care professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system. Come be recognized for your personal contributions with your new family at Lee Health and let our growth be the catalyst for your success.

As part of our CVICU team, you work with:

• State of the art monitoring equipment and the latest in advanced technologies
• A supportive, team-focused culture where your skills are valued
• Generous Hiring Incentives for Qualified Candidates
• $6 Night Shift Differential

We recognize the importance of your decision to join us, which is why we offer:

• $10,000 relocation bonus
• Housing allowance of $1,800 per month for the first 3 months (for candidates relocating from 50+ miles away)

This is more than a jobits an opportunity to grow your career and make a lasting impact in a hospital where every case counts and every patient matters.

Take the next step in your career. Join a team thats ready when it matters most.

Summary

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organizations vision and mission. Use knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Associates or Bachelors’ preferred.

Experience Requirements: RN with two years or more of current PCU experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida, Compact License, or ability to transfer out of state license to FL.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

Lee Health Job ID #1014.

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Relocation bonus