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Poison Center Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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How much do poison center jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for poison center in Indiana is $109.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96.97 and $145.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a poison center?

A Poison Center job involves handling poison-related emergencies, providing toxicology expertise, and offering treatment advice to the public and healthcare professionals. Specialists, often pharmacists or nurses with toxicology training, assess exposure risks and recommend appropriate actions. They work in coordination with emergency responders and hospitals to ensure timely and accurate poison management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the poison center position?

To excel in a Poison Center role, you need a background in toxicology, nursing, pharmacy, or a related healthcare field, typically supported by appropriate licensure or certifications. Familiarity with poison control databases, electronic case management systems, and hotline protocols is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set standout specialists apart. These skills are crucial to ensure timely, accurate guidance and support in emergency situations involving toxic exposures.

What are the common work shifts and team dynamics in a poison center position?

Poison Centers typically operate 24/7, so specialists often work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure constant coverage. Teams consist of multidisciplinary professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, and medical toxicologists who collaborate to provide accurate guidance during potentially urgent exposures. Communication and teamwork are emphasized as each case may require quick consultation with colleagues or on-call physicians. This structure allows for peer support, knowledge sharing, and efficient handling of high-stress or complex poisoning incidents.

Infographic showing various Poison Center job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $227,885 per year, or $109.6 per hour.

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

IU Health - Methodist Hospital
Outpatient Health Care • 51 - 200 employees

$2.3K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Travel Operating Room Nurse in Indianapolis, IN

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at IU Health - Methodist Hospital. This role pays $2,354 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this Operating Room travel nursing job, you will provide surgical 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.

Job Details

Facility: IU Health - Methodist Hospital

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Days (3x12)

Travel Operating Room Requirements:
  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.
IU Health Methodist Hospital — Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

As the largest hospital in Indiana and Indianapolis's biggest trauma center, IU Health Methodist is where the state's most complex trauma, transplant, and cardiovascular cases tend to land.

  • A Level I trauma center — the largest in Indianapolis — with more than 100 ICU beds, so ED, trauma, and ICU nurses work at the top of the city's acuity.
  • A nationally recognized transplant program (lung and heart among them), plus advanced heart-failure care with LVAD and ECMO and full cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
  • Magnet-recognized for nursing and a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with a deep neuroscience program.
  • The teaching hospital of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the anchor of IU Health's adult academic health center.
  • The Indiana Poison Center — the state's only regional poison-control center — sits here, adding toxicology to the ED's mix.
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 Indiana

Compact license accepted. Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Explore Indianapolis, IN

At the center of Indiana's referral network, Indianapolis, IN draws cases from much of the state into its larger hospital systems. IU Health Methodist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent help carry that regional caseload, with travel coverage common in the ICU and surgical suites. Contracts tend to span the wider metro rather than cluster in one district, so a base in Carmel, Greenwood, or Fishers puts a direct highway commute between home and the clinical centers. The grid of interstates, anchored by the I-465 loop, is genuinely the city's commuting backbone. A Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium or a walk along the downtown Canal Walk fills a day off without much planning.

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.