Registered Nurse, RN

Aviata at Santa Barbara

Cape Coral, Florida

Posted Aug 23 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseMust possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an RN.
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an RN.
Also asks: Be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

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Experience: Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities preferred.

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Against similar roles: In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.

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You'd report to Aviata at Santa Barbara at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd in Cape Coral. It is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting and part of Aviata Health Group, whose stated mission is person-centered care through compassion and clinical excellence.…

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RN Weekend Supervisor works every Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p.

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Registered Nurse, RN - Full Time Opportunity in Cape Coral, Florida

Location: Aviata at Santa Barbara, Cape Coral, FL.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate with additional holiday pay and overtime hours may apply.

Health insurance for the entire family!

Perfect Punch Program; $225 bi-weekly bonus.

401k with a match!

New Grads Welcome!

We value our new graduates and encourage them to apply.

Company

Overview

At Aviata Health Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care through compassion, clinical excellence, and connection. We are driven by a deep commitment to understand each patient’s unique needs and to meet them with the caring hearts and skilled hands of our dedicated team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse, RN to join our team at Aviata at Santa Barbara in Cape Coral, Florida. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care, supervision, and coordination with other facility personnel.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff and oversee patient care in accordance with standards of care and practice and applicable state/federal regulations.

Follow established facility policies and procedures while providing and coordinating resident care.

Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants during shift, including assigning and distributing work, performance management, training new staff, and ensuring work is being performed according to facility standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an RN.

Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities preferred.

Be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

If you are a caring and compassionate individual who is looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Aviata Health Group participates in background screenings provided by AHCA. For more information, please click on the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

What's around it?

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.

Sources

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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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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