Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Question Techs Private Limited

Cape Coral, Florida

You'll work on a 40-bed ortho/general surgical progressive care unit, which needs 2 years of PCU experience.

Posted Oct 9

Unit and setting: 4W ortho/general surgical PCU · Hospital 4W Ortho/General Surgical PCUortho and general surgical patients
License: RN license
Term: Travel

Do you qualify?

Certification: BLS BLS Certification (Required)
Certification: ACLS ACLS Certification (Required)
Experience: 2 years PCU experience PCU: 2 years (Required)
Also asks: Degree accreditation verification, or 5 years of experience DEGREE ACCREDITATION VERIFICATION REQUIRED or MUST HAVE 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Florida travel rolesFlorida travel postings that state pay run $1,640/week to $2,740/week, the middle half $2,000/week to $2,430/week, across 192 postings.

The role and schedule

Charting: Epic
Floating: float to other units and sister campuses FLOATING REQUIRED, Travelers are first to float, possibly float to other sister campuses as well.
Start: November start NOVEMBER START
Travel: may float to other sister campuses possibly float to other sister campuses as well
Details: 50-mile radius rule enforced; locals not accepted
Details: In-person work location Work Location: In person

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Nurse to patient: 1:4–1:6 stated in this posting

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NOVEMBER START4W Ortho/General Surgical PCU; 40 Bed Unit, 2 years PCU experience required. Ratios 4:1 could flex up to 6:1 depending on staffing and acuity. BLS & ACLS required. EMR: Epic. DEGREE ACCREDITATION VERIFICATION REQUIRED or MUST HAVE 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Radius Rule 50 miles enforced. NO LOCALS ACCEPTED. FLOATING REQUIRED, Travelers are first to float, possibly float to other sister campuses as well. . Culture is VERY important here. Travelers are welcomed into the units and are expected to function as core staff does.

Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,300.00 per week

Experience

PCU: 2 years (Required)

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Certification

BLS Certification (Required)

ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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In Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% above the US average

Median rent: $1,858/mo
Household income: $78,104/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Cape Coral, FL

NeighborhoodsCape Coral's residential landscape is divided into quadrants defined by its extensive canal grid. Southwest enclaves like Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point feature marina-front mid-rise condos, high-rises, and deep-water canal estates with direct Gulf access, though they sit furthest from river crossings. Inland master-planned communities like Sandoval and Coral Lakes offer gated single-family homes arranged around man-made lakes and shared clubhouses, while northern neighborhoods like Entrada supply newer gated townhomes and rental properties. The Southeast quadrant appeals to commuters who prioritize established retail, fewer flood zones, and faster access to the bridges connecting to Fort Myers.

Cape Coral's residential landscape is divided into quadrants defined by its extensive canal grid. Southwest enclaves like Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point feature marina-front mid-rise condos, high-rises, and deep-water canal estates with direct Gulf access, though they sit furthest from river crossings.

Inland master-planned communities like Sandoval and Coral Lakes offer gated single-family homes arranged around man-made lakes and shared clubhouses, while northern neighborhoods like Entrada supply newer gated townhomes and rental properties. The Southeast quadrant appeals to commuters who prioritize established retail, fewer flood zones, and faster access to the bridges connecting to Fort Myers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: gulfcoastregroup.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Cape Coral is heavily auto-reliant, with LeeTran providing bus service only along major commercial boulevards. For nurses commuting to regional medical centers across the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, daily travel centers on two tolled crossings: the Cape Coral Bridge and the Midpoint Memorial Bridge. Rush-hour bridge congestion frequently pushes drive times to between 30 and 40 minutes, especially from the far southwestern neighborhoods, whereas northern and northeastern subdivisions offer a more direct route to Interstate 75.

Commuting in Cape Coral is heavily auto-reliant, with LeeTran providing bus service only along major commercial boulevards. For nurses commuting to regional medical centers across the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, daily travel centers on two tolled crossings: the Cape Coral Bridge and the Midpoint Memorial Bridge.

Rush-hour bridge congestion frequently pushes drive times to between 30 and 40 minutes, especially from the far southwestern neighborhoods, whereas northern and northeastern subdivisions offer a more direct route to Interstate 75.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsRecreational life revolves around the city's 400 miles of canals and more than 1,500 acres of park facilities. Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve features a 1.2-mile boardwalk winding through 365 acres of Caloosahatchee River mangrove wetlands, while Yellow Fever Creek Preserve offers 2.5 miles of wilderness walking trails. Kayaking and fishing for snook and tarpon are accessible across city boat launches, Sirenia Vista Park serves as a winter manatee observation hub, and Rotary Park Environmental Center hosts native plant gardens, nature paths, and a butterfly house.

Recreational life revolves around the city's 400 miles of canals and more than 1,500 acres of park facilities. Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve features a 1.2-mile boardwalk winding through 365 acres of Caloosahatchee River mangrove wetlands, while Yellow Fever Creek Preserve offers 2.5 miles of wilderness walking trails.

Kayaking and fishing for snook and tarpon are accessible across city boat launches, Sirenia Vista Park serves as a winter manatee observation hub, and Rotary Park Environmental Center hosts native plant gardens, nature paths, and a butterfly house.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: visitfortmyers.com Source 3: distinctivebeachrentals.com

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Living in Cape Coral

Cape Coral is a sprawling, canal-laced waterfront city defined by more than 400 miles of navigable waterways—more than any other city in the world. For relocating nurses, it offers a peaceful, residential refuge across the Caloosahatchee River from Fort Myers, pairing a boater-friendly lifestyle with quiet, master-planned neighborhoods. Housing ranges from Gulf-access yachting enclaves in Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point to gated, inland communities like Sandoval and Entrada. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities in Fort Myers requires strategic planning: hospital travel relies heavily on crossing the tolled Cape Coral Bridge or Midpoint Memorial Bridge, where peak-hour bottlenecks can stretch commutes to 40 minutes. Away from work, life centers on the outdoors, whether kayaking through the mangrove trails at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, observing winter manatees at Sirenia Vista Park, or dining on fresh catches at Rumrunners and Fish Tale Grill. While Cape Coral lacks rapid transit and late-night commercial districts—often requiring trips into Fort Myers for lively nightlife—it delivers an unmatched setting for nurses seeking space, water access, and relaxed coastal living.

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Cape Coral, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.