Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $35-47 per hour
Lee Health
Fort Myers, Florida
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour
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- Specialty: Educator Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Staff Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908 Department: Clinical Education Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912 Department: Clinical Education Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour Join us on this journey where your unique contributions are not only acknowledged but celebrated. At Lee Health, we go beyond the ordinary, creating a work culture that mirrors our dedication to excellence. Your career here is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an organization committed to your growth and well-being. Come be a valued member of a team that's shaping the future of healthcare. Summary The Clinical Educator / Nursing Professional Development Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in system, campus/, and unit based orientation, training, ongoing staff development, and competency validation. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates learning programs that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, initial/ and ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care for direct care providers for assigned units. Learning programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and the principles of pedagogy and andragogy theory. Actively participates and collaborates in multi-disciplinary unit, campus, and system wide performance improvement teams to enhance safety, patient and staff satisfaction, staff clinical competence, and standards of care. Having a career with Lee Health offers: Competitive Pay Hiring Incentives (Relocation) $8,500.00 relocation incentive plus a housing incentive of $1,800 for 3 months. Total $13,900.00 Room for growth and development in your career Supportive Leadership Paid Time Off (Uncapped) Top Tier Health Coverage with no cost services at Employee Health Clinics Education Reimbursement after 90 days Up to 5% retirement match Supplemental benefits (Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance/Etc) Requirements Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required, Masters Degree in Nursing Education or a Masters Degree in Nursing Preferred, post graduate certification in education preferred. Experience: At least five years bedside clinical experience in acute care setting. Previous experience in an approved specialty area in the acute care setting and formal or informal teaching experience in acute care setting is preferred. License: Current Florida RN Licensure Certification: AHA Basic Life Support current card for at least 90 days after hire date.ACLS, TNCC, ENPC or other as mandated by VP/Director, and completed by timeline given. Professional certification in a designated specialty is preferred, or ProfessionalNursing Development. Other: Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning. Membership in professional/academic organizations is preferred. Basic computer skills; MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and MS Excel. US:FL:Fort Myers Lee Health Job ID #57436. Posted job title: Nurse Educator - Emergency Services About Lee HealthLee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.Benefits Employee assistance programs Wellness and fitness programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Pet insurance Life insurance Discount program Show more Show less Be among the first 25 applicants Full-time Not Applicable Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care 23164 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/registered-nurse-rn-educator-%2435-47-per-hour-at-lee-health-4446388736?trk=public_jobs_topcard-title EXTERNAL
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Hiring Incentives (Relocation) $8,500.00 relocation incentive plus a housing incentive of $1,800 for 3 months. Total $13,900.00
- Room for growth and development in your career
- Supportive Leadership
- Paid Time Off (Uncapped)
- Top Tier Health Coverage with no cost services at Employee Health Clinics
- Education Reimbursement after 90 days
- Up to 5% retirement match
About the employer
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…
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
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.
- Metro price level · Fort Myers area
- 102.3
- 2% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,580/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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