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Original Job Details

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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 Centennial Medical Center. This role follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.

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.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: PCU
  • Facility: Centennial Medical Center
  • Location: Nashville, TN 37203
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Job Number: 851323

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.

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 makes TriStar Centennial a high-acuity assignment for travel nurses?
TriStar Centennial is a full-service Nashville hospital with complex surgery, cardiovascular care, oncology, critical care, and women's services. Its specialty programs can give travelers exposure to patients who require advanced procedural and intensive-care support.
Which critical-care programs stand out at TriStar Centennial?
A dedicated ECMO unit supports patients with severe heart or lung failure, while the Heart and Vascular Center treats heart failure, valve disease, and rhythm disorders. Critical-care and cardiac travelers may therefore work with patients receiving advanced life-support and interventional therapies.
What specialty populations can RNs work with at TriStar Centennial?
The Sarah Cannon program provides blood and marrow transplant care for adults with leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, while the affiliated women's hospital supports high-risk obstetrics and a Level III NICU. That gives oncology, BMT, L&D, and neonatal travelers distinct specialty settings.

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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.