Cape Coral, Florida | City Guide for Travel Healthcare Pros

🌴 Welcome to Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with miles of canals, boat access, great sunsets, and a warm lifestyle. If you’re a travel nurse who wants beachfront vibes, relaxed pace, and access to medical facilities in the region (e.g., near Fort Myers), this area is worth considering.

💰 Cost of Living

• Florida overall sits just above the U.S. average cost of living. Advantis Medical Staffing

• In Cape Coral specifically, furnished rental listings for travel nurses often show $1,800/month+ as a baseline for a comfortable place. Advantis Medical Staffing+1

• Utilities can add up (AC usage is high), so budget accordingly.

🌤️ Weather by Month

Here’s a tropical‑coastal climate snapshot for Cape Coral:

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Description
January	~75°F	~55°F	🌤 Pleasant and mild
February	~77°F	~57°F	☀ Warm with fewer rain days
March	~81°F	~61°F	🌼 Spring feels, great for outdoor
April	~85°F	~65°F	🌞 Warm and sunny
May	~89°F	~70°F	☀ Hot, entrance into summer
June	~92°F	~75°F	🔥 Very hot, humid, storm chance grows
July	~93°F	~76°F	🌩 Peak summer heat & storms
August	~93°F	~77°F	🌧 Still hot, hurricane season risk
September	~90°F	~75°F	🌦 Warm with more storms possible
October	~85°F	~71°F	🍂 Slightly cooler, more comfortable
November	~79°F	~64°F	🌬 Nice coast weather
December	~76°F	~59°F	🎄 Mild and holiday‑friendly

🛏️ Furnished Housing Options

• 3‑Bedroom Home in Cape Coral – Furnished Finder — Features utilities included, laundry, and great location. travelnursehousing.com

• Furnished Rentals – Cape Coral Region (Travel Nurse Housing) — Browse many listings tailored to travel nurses.

• Monthly Stays – Cape Coral, FL (Airbnb) — Option to find furnished homes/apartments for 30+ day stays.

🏨 Extended Stay Hotels

• Search “extended stay hotels” near Cape Coral / Fort Myers with keywords like “kitchenette” or “long‑stay” for weekly/monthly rates.Example filters: Choice Hotels – FL Extended Stay

• Many hotels in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral region offer full‑kitchen suites, laundry on site, and discounted monthly rates when you mention you’re a travel nurse.

🚐 RV Parks & Campgrounds

• RV Parks & Camping Near Cape Coral, FL (RVLife Directory) — Listings of RV resorts and parks in the area.

• RV Resorts – Cape Coral / Fort Myers Area — Options with full hookups, monthly stays, good for travel nurses on wheels.

• Look for amenities like full hookups, monthly stay discounts, proximity to hospitals, and easy access to city amenities.

🎉 Things to Do in Cape Coral

• Enjoy the many canals by boat or paddleboard — Cape Coral is known as the “Waterfront Wonderland.”

• Relax at the beaches nearby (e.g., Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island) for downtime.

• Visit local dining scenes, fresh seafood, sunshine, and boat rentals.

• Take weekend trips to nearby state parks, islands, or Gulf‑coast nature reserves.

🧳 Nearby Weekend Trips

• Sanibel Island / Captiva (~30 min) — Shelling, beaches, quiet luxury.

• Fort Myers (~20 min) — Larger city amenities, hospital systems, shopping.

• Everglades National Park (~1.5–2 hrs) — For a dramatic nature day trip.

• Naples & Gulf Coast westward (~1 hr) — Upscale beach towns and sunsets.

⏳ Summary

Cape Coral offers a fantastic beach‑coast lifestyle for travel nurses, with warm weather, water‑rich days, and a relaxed environment.

✅ Waterfront living and coastal amenities

✅ Furnished housing options and RV stays are available

✅ More affordable than high‑cost coastal metros

🔍 Be sure to budget housing and utilities carefully (especially AC/heating costs) and confirm commute to your assignment.

Disclosure: The information provided in this guide is what I use to send my travelers and is obtained through ChatGPT, utilizing prompts I frequently use as a travel nurse recruiter. The content is designed to help travelers make informed decisions about potential destinations.