3 Connecticut Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - PCU Float Pool
$2,167/wk
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Required Skills/Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- RN experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred.
Unit Details:
- Respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical environment, not traditional Med/Surg.
- Most commonly supports the Respiratory Care Unit/Respiratory Step-Down Unit (ratios: D/E 1:9, N 1:12).
- Nurses do not manage ventilators; RTs handle vents.
- Nurse responsible for IV starts, drips, administering blood, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, foley care, port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements.
Floating Requirements:
- Will also float to MRU/CMU - medically complex rehabilitation with cardiac monitoring (ratios: D/E 1:7, N 1:9).
- Will also float to TRU - TBI, medically complex chronic care (ratios: D/E 1:7-10, N 1:12).
- Will also float to Hartford Satellite Campus - medical, rehab, respiratory (ratios: 1:5-8, average is 6 or 7).
- Travelers will float based on weekly need; respiratory units have the highest demand.
- Float RNs will not be assigned to Pediatrics unless pedi-specific.
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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 Connecticut
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.
