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Lee Health

Health system in Fort Myers, FL

  • $46k–$106k/yr posted pay across 37 roles
  • Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 on 3+ roles
  • Hiring days and nights
  • New grads welcome on 1+ roles
See 56 open roles
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From 56 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources

The short version

  1. The largest sign-on bonus posted across our 24 Lee Health listings is $13,900.

    For experienced nurses
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    From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09
  2. HealthPark Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital hold ANCC Magnet designation, and other campuses are working toward it.

    For new grads
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  3. You will chart in Epic, which shows up in the postings we hold.

    For experienced nurses
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    From employer postings

Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: 1 of the 48 roles on this page welcomes new grads
  • LPNs and LVNs: 2 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN

Nursing here

Charting system

Epic

From employer postings

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$73 - $75/hr for Seasonal HD AND Winter Float (ICU, ED, PCU ONLY) (Registered Nurse RN), Fort Myers FL

As of 2026

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Workplace photos

  • Lee Health

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Compensation and Market Rates
Staff express frustration that base pay lags behind inflation and competitors, though some acknowledge it remains one of the top paying systems locally.
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Attendance Policy
Nurses report strict time and attendance rules where calling out sick penalized staff despite policies telling them to stay home when ill.
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Colleague Culture and Team Support
Bedside staff frequently praise supportive peer relationships, teamwork, and strong nursing clinical resources.
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More review themes
Leadership Distance
Several reviewers feel hospital leadership lacks accountability and is out of touch with day-to-day bedside nursing realities.
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The hard parts

  • Nurses report strict time-and-attendance rules, with call-outs counting against them even when policy says to stay home sick.

    Sources

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
  • Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Living in Fort Myers, FL

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Anchored along the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers offers coastal shifts framed by royal palms and a historic, brick-paved River District. With a cost of living about 2% above the national average, your nursing income stretches comfortably while post-shift downtime belongs to Gulf Coast breezes, waterfront dining, and barrier-island escapes toward Sanibel.

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Metro price level · Fort Myers area
2% above the national average
BEA index 102.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,580/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$63,732/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Lee Health hire new grads?

1 of the 48 roles on this page welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 3 of the 48 roles on this page, up to $7,500.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 42 roles with a stated shift on this page, 23 are day shifts, 13 are night shifts and 6 are evening shifts.

Which units are hiring?

ER (6), ICU (5), PACU (3), dialysis (2) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lee Health, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Lee Health

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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

RN Trauma PCU at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Posted last week

$30–$41/hr

  • RN
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Per diem
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Shift 3/7:00PM to 7:30AM
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

RN Cardiac Observation - HPMC

Posted last week

$33–$45/hr

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • +$3/hr differential
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • New grads welcomed
  • LPN
  • Shift 3/11:00AM to 11:30PM
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

Registered Nurse

Posted last week

$30–$41/hr

  • RN
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Evening shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

Registered Nurse

$30–$41/hr

  • RN
  • Shift 3/7:00:00PM to 7:30:00AM
  • Stroke Unit
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 7:00PM to 7:30AM
  • Progressive Care Unit C
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 7:00AM to 7:30PM
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Lee Health

Estero, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

LPN

$22–$29/hr

  • LPN
  • 11:00AM to 11:30PM
  • Emergency Services
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Shift 2/10:30 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • Ortho Unit
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Night shift
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • Shift 1/7:00AM to 7:30PM
  • Met Nurses
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • Ortho Unit
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Shift 3/7:00PM to 7:30AM
  • 4N SICU
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour evenings
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
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Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

Cath Lab RN HPMC

$33–$45/hr

  • RN
  • 10-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Evening shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Evening shift
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Lee Health

Bonita Springs, FL · Health system employer

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
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Lee Health

Cape Coral, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Per diem
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
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Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 10-⁠hour days
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