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Registered Nurse

Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL

$30.27/hr

About $63k–$85k/yr

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Posted Apr 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 6, 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 night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights

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Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912 Department: Cardiac Med Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour Summary 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. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements. Requirements Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred. Experience Requirements: Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements. Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements. License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida. Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. US:FL:Fort Myers Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912 Department: Cardiac Med Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$30.27 - $40.86 / hour Requirements Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred. Experience Requirements: Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements. Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements. License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida. Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required. US:FL:Fort Myers

Skills for this role

assessmentdiagnosingplanningimplementationevaluationcritical thinkingmanagementproblem solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsbasic computer skillscustomer service skills

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Florida
  • BLS certification required

About the employer

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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
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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.

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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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