Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center | 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Department: Stroke Unit |Work Type: Full-Time
Shift: 7:00 AM 7:30 PM OR 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Pay Rate: $30.27 $40.86/hour (based on experience)
Be Valued for Being You. Grow Your Career Where You are Empowered to Make a Difference.
Join Lee Healths award-winning Neuro Stroke Unit - a team thats dedicated to advancing patient care and your professional development. Whether you are looking to gain specialized experience in neuro or want to deepen your impact as a caregiver, this unit offers a dynamic and supportive environment to thrive.
About the Unit:
- 52-bed Neuro Stroke PCU + 12-bed Neuro Stepdown
- 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Care for hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients, with expanding services for seizure disorders, epilepsy diagnostics, spinal surgeries, alcohol withdrawal, and degenerative neuro conditions like ALS and Guillain-Barr Syndrome.
- Opportunities to gain advanced neuro clinical experience with complex and diverse patient populations.
Why Join Us
- Gold Plus Stroke Center American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines
- "A" Grade for Patient Safety The Leapfrog Group
- 4-Star Quality Rating CMS
- Supported by innovative technology, strong interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing education.
What You Will Do:
As a valued member of our Neuro Stroke team, you will deliver safe, high-quality care using critical thinking, empathy, and clinical expertise. You will collaborate with physicians and specialists, guide patients through complex neurological journeys, and grow professionally through shared governance and leadership support.
What we offer You:
- Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Free onsite Employee Health services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite child day care centers
- Life Disability Insurance
- Education assistance and PSLF eligible
- Market competitive rates
- Collaborative Team
- Community Focused Reputation
- Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)
- Shift differential for the entire shift is $6 per hour for night shift (zone 3), $3 per hour for evening hours (zone 2)
Ready to Learn More
Contact: Chip Knox, Nurse Recruiter
Email:
Schedule a time to chat: https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/LeeHealth/CharlesKnox
Come for the mission. Stay for the culture. Grow with the possibilities.
At Lee Health, you are not just a nurse you are part of something bigger.
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.
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