23 Indiana Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
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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 Credentials:
- Driver's license is required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license.
- Ascension Pharmacology 1 or 2 exam required; minimum 80% score; only 2 attempts allowed.
- Ascension Medical Surgical Exam required; minimum 80% score; only 2 attempts allowed.
- Ascension Core Competencies required; minimum 80% score or national benchmark passing score; only 2 attempts allowed.
- Ascension EKG Exam required; minimum 80% score; only 2 attempts allowed.
- Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations.
Special Requests:
- Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles.
- Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.
- In order to receive travel rate, clinician's claimed residence must match address on driver's license.
Unit Details:
- Provides care to a highly acute cardiac progressive patient population, including heart failure, ACS/AMI, STEMI, post-cath, cardiac arrhythmias, pacemaker/defibrillator placement, pre-surgical VAD/transplant/CABG, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac gtts.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
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 Indiana
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.
