Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $31-51 per hour

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives up to $12,400

Flexible shifts

Night shift differential $6 per hour

Comprehensive benefits includingfamily

Retirement match

Education assistance and career ladder

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the PCU – Progressive Care Unit. This role offers 36 hours per week with 12‑hour shifts (days and nights) in a staff position.

Eligible candidates may receive generous incentives up to $12,400 for 2+ years of RN experience. Lee Health emphasizes a positive, inclusive culture, ongoing development, and opportunities across the Progressive Care units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Florida nursing license (or ability to obtain) and BLS.
• 2+ years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate with the care team to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, days, 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 person not just an employee. Join a team that fosters a positive, inclusive culture built 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 to join Lee Health and make a meaningful impact in 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 #1020.

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