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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - Neuro PCU Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Myers, FLApply for a 13-week Neuro Progressive Care Unit travel nursing contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and provide expert care to stepdown and acute-care patients on a collaborative 52-bed unit.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830-$1,920

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida At least 2 years of recent relevant Progressive Care Unit, neuro, stepdown, or comparable acute-care nursing experience Previous neuro nursing experience is required Current BLS and ACLS certifications Current NIHSS certification Demonstrated experience caring for patients receiving Cardene and Cleviprex Ability to accurately interpret EKG rhythms Ability to manage typical patient assignments of 1:4 to 1:5Degree accreditation must be documented, or at least 5 years of relevant nursing experience may be accepted in lieu of degree documentation Flexibility to float between the neuro floor, stepdown, and Progressive Care Unit areas as needed; travel nurses are expected to float when required Neuro PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to neuro and progressive care patients Monitor patients requiring stepdown-level care and promptly identify changes in neurological or clinical status Administer and titrate medications such as Cardene and Cleviprex according to orders and established protocols Perform focused neurological assessments and utilize NIHSS skills appropriately Interpret EKG rhythms and communicate clinically significant findings to the care team Manage patient assignments while maintaining safety, quality, and compassionate bedside care Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members Float between designated neuro, stepdown, and Progressive Care Unit areas as operational needs require Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately and in a timely manner Apply now for this Neuro PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a dedicated healthcare team in Southwest Florida.