PCU Travel Nurse Job in Nashville, TN | Nights (4x12)

Ascension St Thomas West Hospital Nashville, TN
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Nashville, TN
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$2,438
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
4×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Nashville, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension St Thomas West Hospital. This role pays $2,438 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 4x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Nashville, TN, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Ascension St Thomas West Hospital
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  • Location: Nashville, TN 37205
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (4x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Tennessee and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Nashville, TN

What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What heart and transplant programs are available to travel nurses at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville?
Ascension St. Thomas West is a cardiovascular hub, with a heart failure and heart transplant center, a structural-heart and valve program recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center, and cardiovascular surgery, all within the region's largest cardiology network.
Does Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital hold advanced stroke and cardiac-emergency certifications?
Yes — a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center back a 24/7 emergency department staffed by neuro, cardiac, and surgical specialists.
What is the acuity and case mix like for travel nurses at Saint Thomas West?
Travelers see high-acuity adult tertiary care across heart, transplant, stroke, neuro, oncology, and orthopedics, a strong match for cardiac- and critical-care backgrounds.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PCU job in Nashville

Explore Nashville, TN

For its size, Nashville, TN carries a dense hospital footprint, anchored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas across several clinical districts. Large inpatient units and surgical suites lean on travel nurses through the year, with coverage holding across the seasons. Many travelers settle in Brentwood, Franklin, or Hendersonville to stay close to the metro while skirting the heaviest traffic corridors. When workdays end, the Cumberland River Greenway and the streets of 12South are quick ways to decompress without committing to a whole-day outing, which suits a packed rotation. Traffic is the catch here. With it the main variable, travelers tend to pick housing for the drive rather than the address.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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