Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $33-43 per hour
Fort Myers, FL
General
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Educator
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
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- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
- Location: Lee Health-Fort Myers FL 33901
- Department: Respiratory Education
- Work Type: Full Time
- Shift: Shift 1 and Shift 2
Pay Rate:$32.96 - $42.85 / hour
Join Lee Health as a Respiratory Care Educator Critical CareA Place Where You Matter
Are you a compassionate and dedicated RRT Educator who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, youll be part of a culture where you are valued, respected, and supported while helping shape the future of respiratory care education across our health system.
As a leading nonprofit healthcare system in Southwest Florida, opportunities are available at:
- Cape Coral Hospital
- Gulf Coast Medical Center
- HealthPark Medical Center
- Lee Memorial Hospital
Learn more about our locations
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About the Role
The Respiratory Care Educator ensures respiratory therapists receive the training, competency support, and professional development needed to deliver advanced, evidence-based care in critical care settings. This role leads education initiatives, competency assessments, and clinical support programs while partnering with respiratory leadership to address patient care, operational, and equipment-related challenges.
The educator also supports the integration of new respiratory technologies, collaborates with vendors, contributes to policy and protocol development, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. Through mentorship and performance support, this role promotes clinical excellence, staff growth, and optimal patient outcomes.
What We Offer
- Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Well-being support with holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- Retirement match up to 5%
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
- Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
Requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree required. Master of Science preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of RRT Critical Care experience required.
Certification
- Current ACLS and BLS required.
- Current RRT-ACCS granted by The National Board of Respiratory Care Required.
License: Registered Respiratory Therapist OR Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health.
Other: Demonstrates commitment to learning and evidence-based practice. Current membership in community/professional/academic organizations desirable. Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office. Multidisciplinary communication skills.
US:FL:Fort Myers
Lee Health Job ID #91305. Posted job title: Respiratory Care Educator Critical Care
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
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“Requirements Education: Bachelor of Science Degree required. Master of Science preferred. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of RRT Critical Care experience required. Certification: * Current ACLS and BLS required. * Curr…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree required. Master of Science preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of RRT Critical Care experience required.
- Current ACLS and BLS required.
- Current RRT-ACCS granted by The National Board of Respiratory Care Required.
Benefits
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Loan repayment
Place
- City
- Fort Myers, FL
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Local household income
- $63,732/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Fort Myers area index 102.3, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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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…
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