Registered Nurse (RN)

Sun Harbor

Port Charlotte, Florida

Posted Aug 29

Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN licenseValid and active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 1,288 postings.

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Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility: Sun Harbor Healthcare
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
Shift: All Shifts Available
Pay Rate: Up to $40 per hour +

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Join the Sun Harbor Healthcare Family

Sun Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte is a warm, welcoming facility where teamwork, respect, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. Our supportive culture creates an environment where nurses feel valued, empowered, and proud of the care they provide. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a positive, team-oriented setting, we’d love to have you join us.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical standards

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in compliance with regulations

Monitor residents’ conditions, document progress, and promptly report changes

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive, resident-centered care

Qualifications

Valid and active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license

Prior nursing experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

Commitment to compassionate, high-quality resident care

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Apply today and discover why nurses love being part of the Sun Harbor Healthcare team!

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What's around it?

In Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,553/mo
Household income: $63,844/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Port Charlotte, FL

NeighborhoodsPort Charlotte is a large unincorporated sprawl in Charlotte County, not a city of branded walkable districts, so choosing a pocket is more about water versus inland and flood zone than a neighborhood name. Streets near the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor buy harbor access and a short hop over the bridge into Punta Gorda; farther inland, non-deed-restricted single-family streets are the budget tier where move-in-ready houses under $300K still show up. Flood risk is significant in many areas, so elevation and insurance are part of the neighborhood decision. Movers who want a more finished streetscape are often steered to Punta Gorda, North Port, or, if the budget stretches, Venice and Sarasota.

Port Charlotte is a large unincorporated sprawl in Charlotte County, not a city of branded walkable districts, so choosing a pocket is more about water versus inland and flood zone than a neighborhood name. Streets near the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor buy harbor access and a short hop over the bridge into Punta Gorda; farther inland, non-deed-restricted single-family streets are the budget tier where move-in-ready houses under $300K still show up.

Flood risk is significant in many areas, so elevation and insurance are part of the neighborhood decision. Movers who want a more finished streetscape are often steered to Punta Gorda, North Port, or, if the budget stretches, Venice and Sarasota.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundThe typical Port Charlotte commute is about 21.52 minutes and almost entirely by car; walkability is limited and these sources name no transit lines. The two spines are US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Interstate 75, with the I-75/Kings Highway interchange a local landmark. Punta Gorda is about 10 minutes across the Peace River Bridge, Englewood about 25 minutes, and Venice and Fort Myers each about 35 minutes—relevant if a nursing job sits in a neighboring market rather than in town. Hospital-campus parking and shift-change traffic are not described.

The typical Port Charlotte commute is about 21.52 minutes and almost entirely by car; walkability is limited and these sources name no transit lines. The two spines are US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Interstate 75, with the I-75/Kings Highway interchange a local landmark.

Punta Gorda is about 10 minutes across the Peace River Bridge, Englewood about 25 minutes, and Venice and Fort Myers each about 35 minutes—relevant if a nursing job sits in a neighboring market rather than in town. Hospital-campus parking and shift-change traffic are not described.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 3: locallifehomes.com Source 4: pureflorida.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsDaily life orients around Charlotte Harbor, one of Florida's largest estuaries, plus the Peace and Myakka rivers and 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with harbor access and community boat ramps. In town, Port Charlotte Beach Park is the named waterfront park; kayakers use mangrove tunnels at Bill Coy Preserve, and boaters run Boca Grande Pass for tarpon and the Gulf. Gulf sand is a short drive: Englewood Beach (about 25 minutes), Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Venice Beach (about 35 minutes), a ferry to Palm Island, and time on Don Pedro Island. Golf is baked in—Port Charlotte holds seven of Charlotte County's 21 courses—and fishing, swimming, and year-round outdoor rec are the default weekend.

Daily life orients around Charlotte Harbor, one of Florida's largest estuaries, plus the Peace and Myakka rivers and 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with harbor access and community boat ramps. In town, Port Charlotte Beach Park is the named waterfront park; kayakers use mangrove tunnels at Bill Coy Preserve, and boaters run Boca Grande Pass for tarpon and the Gulf.

Gulf sand is a short drive: Englewood Beach (about 25 minutes), Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Venice Beach (about 35 minutes), a ferry to Palm Island, and time on Don Pedro Island. Golf is baked in—Port Charlotte holds seven of Charlotte County's 21 courses—and fishing, swimming, and year-round outdoor rec are the default weekend.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: visitflorida.com Source 3: pureflorida.com Source 4: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 5: thatfloridalife.com

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Living in Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte is the unincorporated, no-downtown Gulf Coast alternative: Charlotte Harbor and 165 miles of canals, Rays spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, and median home prices in the high-$200Ks to low-$300Ks—roughly 30–40% below Sarasota—with no Florida state income tax. Nurses on an $80k–$150k move will find single-family homes under $300K, many non-deed-restricted, and a roughly 21-minute car commute along US-41 or I-75; Punta Gorda is 10 minutes over the Peace River Bridge, Fort Myers and Venice about 35. The tradeoffs are real: limited walkability, no polished dining district (The Twisted Fork, TT's Tiki, Blue Iguana Bikini Sports Bar, and Downtown Kava are the named spots; historic downtown Punta Gorda is the night out), flood risk and insurance on older homes, and a median age of 51.5 that reads more retiree than young professional. Daily life is water—Port Charlotte Beach Park, Boca Grande tarpon, Englewood Beach, mangrove kayaking at Bill Coy Preserve—not nightlife. Budget for a car and for flood insurance on older homes, which can erase the cheap-looking list price.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 4: visitflorida.com Source 5: yelp.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: uphomes.com Source 8: uphomes.com Source 9: thatfloridalife.com Source 10: facebook.com

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Port Charlotte, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.