7 Arizona Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit
$2,155/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 Years Recent Acute Experience
Special Requests:
- No block schedule requests, 48 hour can be considered but not guaranteed
- Patient population: Adult, geriatric
- Type of patients on unit: STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, CABG pod 2, Acute Respiratory Failure, Atrial Fibrillation with RVR, ALIF, EXLIF
Shift & Scheduling:
- Call requirements: Yes
- Every other weekend
Floating Requirements:
- Float to Medical Surgical and Telemetry (ED holds if up for admit)
Transitional Care Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
The job responsibilities of a Transitional Care nurse are to provide skilled nursing care. This includes maintaining ventilators, administering respiratory treatments, and administering medications such as IV fluids and IV antibiotics. TCU nurses also provide wound care and education to patients and families. Both Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses can work in Transitional Care settings. As people recover from extensive illnesses, TCU nurses are in high demand. The average annual salary in the United States for a Transitional Care nurse is around $80,000. Salaries may be higher if the nurse has relevant certifications or additional years of experience.
Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Arizona
Transitional Care nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is an intermediate unit between acute care and home. Patients in this unit are still recovering from an acute illness or injury and need additional rehab and care before going home. Job descriptions for Transitional Care nurses note excellent critical thinking skills and prior rehab experience. Are you looking for your dream job? Explore the many Transitional Care travel nurse opportunities below.
