Registered Nurse

Lee Health

Fort Myers, Florida

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Posted Jul 10, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 17, 2026

What this might mean for you

Lee Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $63k–$85k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

At a glance: what the posting states

Shift: day
Patient load & staffing: Full Time, Shift 1: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Workplace: Lee Health
Hiring employer: Lee Health

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

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. Department: Cardiac Med at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Full Time, Shift 1: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Requirements include graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, current Florida RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience.

Skills for this role

critical thinkingmanagementproblem solvingdifferentiation of urgency

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

About the employer

Lee Health

Community Hospital

Lee Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare system serving Southwest Florida, headquartered in Fort Myers, FL. The system operates multiple facilities including Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, and Lee Memorial Hospital, offering nurses a wide…

4.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a patient-centered care philosophy
Nonprofit healthcare system with multiple facility locations offering diverse career pathway options
Hourly pay rates published transparently in job postings (e.g., $30.27-$40.86/hr for staff RN roles; $32.96-$42.85/hr for RN Educator roles)

What reviewers flag

Night shift positions (7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.) and 12-hour shifts are common, which may present work-life balance challenges for some nurses
Specific employee review content with documented negative feedback was not available in the provided research sources
Pay rate minimums start at approximately $30.27/hr, which may be below market expectations for experienced RNs in certain specialties

Benefits: Lee Health maintains a dedicated benefits page on their careers site, though specific benefit details were not captured in the provided research. The employer advertises benefits alongside culture and values content, suggesting a comprehensive benefits package is offered to employees. Specific details on health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and other…

collaborativeteam-orientedpatient-centeredcompassionatevaluedrespected

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Living in Fort Myers, FL

Sunny Fort Myers sits along Florida's Gulf Coast, where the Caloosahatchee River meets the sea. The downtown River District offers dining and nightlife, while nearby Sanibel Island beckons on days off. A laid-back, warm-weather lifestyle awaits nurses seeking coastal living.

Cost of living in Florida: 102.8; 3% above the national average
RN pay, Florida average: $88k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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