Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery - $31-51 per hour

Lee Health; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $6 per hour

Education assistance

Retirement match

Family coverage

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Orthopedic Surgery for a nursing position in Cape Coral, Florida. The role is 36 hours per week with a 12-hour night shift and a staff Employment Type, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Eligible candidates must reside within 50 miles and have 2+ years of experience to qualify for the sign-on incentive up to $12,400. Lee Health emphasizes teamwork, growth, and a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• Current Florida RN license or Compact license.
• BLS required; certification details may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery RN

Nursing

Patient Care

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Surgery for a nursing job in Cape Coral, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Surgery for a nursing job in Cape Coral, Florida.

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

Generous Hiring Incentives!!

Up to $12,400 for experienced RNs with 2+ years of experience. Eligible candidates must reside more than 50 miles.

Are you an experienced RN seeking a new challenge with an award-winning, non-profit healthcare leader? AtLee Health, we value you as a personnot just an employee. Join a team that fosters apositive, inclusive culturebuilt on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Lee Health?

Lee Health has built something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, offering rewarding careers for compassionate nurses who want to realize their full potential. As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to serving our community, we have full‑time and part‑time positions available in the following Progressive Care specialty units:

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts to align with your career goals and lifestyle.
• Competitive salary with $6 per hour differential for night shifts.
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits, including family coverage and retirement match.
• Education assistance and a professional career ladder to support your growth.
• Opportunities for advancement within a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

If youre ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we invite you tojoin Lee Health and make a meaningful impactin the lives of our patients and community.

Choose the shift and position that works best for you, based on your goals and interests and enjoy market market‑competitive salary, with night shift differential $6 per hour for the entire shift. Our comprehensive, affordable benefits with family coverage also include retirement match. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals, which is why we offer educational assistance and a professional career ladder as well as opportunities for growth and development.

Summary

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment// diagnosing// planning// implementation// and evaluation. Performs 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. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes 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: 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. 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.

Lee Health Job ID #1027.

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