Posted Jul 9, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
At a glance
Base pay
$33/hr
Workplace
Lee Health
Hiring employer
Lee Health
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About this role
Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Cape Coral, Florida. Specialty: OR - Operating Room. Department: Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit. Full Time, 40 hours per week,
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• 10 hour shifts. Provides care to patients before and after surgery in the PACU team at Cape Coral Hospital, a Magnet Recognized facility. Requires at least 2 years of current PACU or Critical Care RN experience. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required. Currently licensed in the State of Florida. BLS and ACLS certification required.
Skills for this role
PACUCritical Careperi-anesthesia carepre-operative carepost-operative care
Certifications
BLSACLS
Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Staff
Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990
Department: Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 2/9:00AM to 7:30PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.37 - $45.05 / hour
Summary
Are you a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every patient interaction matters? Join thePeri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)team at Cape Coral Hospital and play a vital role in guiding patients safely through their surgical experiencefrom pre-op preparation to recovery.
Our PACU team provides exceptional care to patients before and after surgery, combining clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to ensure every patient feels safe and supported.
Be Part of a Magnet Recognized Hospital!
Cape Coral Hospital is Magnet Recognized, an achievement that celebrates nursing excellence, professional growth, innovation, and a commitment to outstanding patient outcomes. Join a team where your voice is valued, your skills are strengthened, and you have the opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence.
Why Join Our Peri-Anesthesia Team?
Care for a diverse surgical patient population in a collaborative environment
Build expertise in pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care
Work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and surgical professionals
Opportunities for advancement, professional development, and specialty growth
Supportive leadership focused on teamwork and your success
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including affordable family coverage and retirement match
Tuition assistance and a professional nursing career ladder
Generous Hiring Incentives Available for Qualified Candidates:
💰$10,000 relocation bonus
🏠$1,800/month housing allowance for the first 3 months(for eligible candidates relocating 50+ miles)
This is more than a nursing positionits an opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most important moments in a patients care journey.
Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Perform 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. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Support the organizations vision and mission. Use knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contribute 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: Must have at least two (2) years of current PACU or Critical Care RN experience.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. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 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. Certification in specialty area preferred.
US:FL:Cape Coral
Lee Health Job ID #96191. Posted job title: Registered Nurse- Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit at Cape Coral Hospital
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
Relocation bonus
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Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Employee assistance programs
Wellness and fitness programs
Discount program
About the employer
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
Benefits: Lee Health maintains a dedicated benefits page on their careers site, though specific benefit details were not captured in the provided research. The employer advertises benefits alongside culture and values content, suggesting a comprehensive benefits package is offered to employees. Specific details on health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and other…