ICU Travel Nurse Job in Fort Myers, FL | Nights (3x12)
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Fort Myers, FL
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$2,170
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
01/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Fort Myers, Florida, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Gulf Coast Medical Center. This role pays $2,170 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Gulf Coast Medical Center
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Location: Fort Myers, FL 33912 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Florida and national regulatory bodies.
Gulf Coast Medical Center — Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Gulf Coast Medical Center is the largest and most complex hospital in Lee County — a roughly 624-bed Lee Health facility in Fort Myers, expanded substantially since 2017, that serves as Southwest Florida's regional safety net for trauma, stroke, and cancer.
- A state-approved Level II Trauma Center — the only trauma center between Sarasota and Miami — and Lee County's only trauma, oncology, and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Read More
- An accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center offering minimally invasive (thrombectomy) catheter procedures, anchored by the Neuroscience Institute and a dedicated neuroscience ICU.
- A Regional Cancer Center with a dedicated inpatient oncology floor added in the 2021 expansion.
- Cardiology including open-heart surgery, a coronary care unit, and a chest-pain Cardiac Decision Unit.
- Vascular, general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and cardiac surgery across 22 operating rooms.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Fort Myers, FL
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
What license do I need for this Florida travel assignment?
An active multistate RN license covers this assignment—Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Nurses who need a Florida license may qualify for the MOBILE endorsement pathway, which requires at least two years of active practice during the four years immediately before applying, plus background screening. Our Florida Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Fort Myers
- Review Florida nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View Florida salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL sits along the Caloosahatchee River and serves as a healthcare center for southwest Florida’s growing population. Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center handle much of the region’s patient activity, particularly across emergency departments and surgical suites. Southwest Florida International Airport keeps travel logistics simple for clinicians arriving for contracts. Many travelers choose housing in Cape Coral, Estero, or Lehigh Acres while working assignments in Fort Myers. Riverfront parks and coastal access provide easy downtime between shifts. The city’s coastal layout makes it easier to pair housing and shift locations without crossing the region end to end.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Fort Myers, FL · $2,170 /wk