PCU Travel Nurse Job in Nashville, TN | Nights (3x12)
TriStar - Summit Medical Center
Nashville, TN
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Nashville, TN
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$2,201
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/19
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 TriStar - Summit Medical Center. This role pays $2,201 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: TriStar - Summit Medical Center
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Location: Nashville, TN 37076 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
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.
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
Licensing in Tennessee
Compact license accepted. Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Tennessee Licensing Center →
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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Travel PCU · Nashville, TN · $2,201 /wk