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    by Jul 26, '11
    I have an interview soon with IU Health for their Patient Care Intern position (Indianapolis). It used to be called a Student Nurse Extern, but they changed the name recently. I'm interested in any experiences the forum members may have had/be having with the internship position. General info such as pay, scheduling/hours, +/- work experiences, do you like it/hate it, etc. I'm also interested if anyone knows what the potential is to be hired on later as a full time RN.

    Thanks ahead of time for any/all responses!
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  4. Jul 30, '11 by
    Not sure about pci experiences ... however, they do tend to hire "their own" when they graduate, pass boards and become RNs
  5. Aug 2, '11 by
    yes, i agree. they do typically tend to hire 'their own', so i think it would be great to get your foot in the door. MOST of the nurse tech/nurse interns end up working as an RN on their unit once they pass boards (i work at another IU Health facility). and our nurse interns generally work the same shift a regular nurse tech would work.. 12 hour shifts, same pay ($9-$10). it might depend on your region you're applying to however.
    Last edit by cheesewhiz on Aug 2, '11
  6. Nov 12, '11 by
    Quote from cheesewhiz
    yes, i agree. they do typically tend to hire 'their own', so i think it would be great to get your foot in the door. MOST of the nurse tech/nurse interns end up working as an RN on their unit once they pass boards (i work at another IU Health facility). and our nurse interns generally work the same shift a regular nurse tech would work.. 12 hour shifts, same pay ($9-$10). it might depend on your region you're applying to however.
    That rate seems low. I just accepted a PCI position beginning in December at $12/hr with up to $4/hr more with additional differentials possible.
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  7. Apr 26, '12 by
    All -
    just wondering how long after the application did or were you called for an interview? I have submitted my application and I have recieved an auto-email response from the recruiter, but no call for an interview.
    Thanks.
  8. Mar 28 by
    I am a PCI at IU hospital in one of their ICUs. My base rate is $12 plus 2-4 more for weekends and nights. I have had a wonderful experience and make my own schedule. They ask that you work 12 hours every month I believe. If you do a good job they are more than willing to hire you on most units based on availability. Let me know if you have any more questions!
  9. Apr 20 by
    I got hired as a PCI on the IUH University OR... One problem my classmates are having that were hired on the floor is that they get called off a lot. In the OR, I work 8 hour shifts once a week and they only hire New RNs that were PCIs only.
  10. May 19 by
    Are they still hiring for any PCI positions???
  11. May 19 by
    All the time! go to Additional IU Health Careers | IU Health and look up Patient Care Intern

    Good Luck