7 Maine Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - PCU Float Pool
$3,306/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 years Level 1 Trauma acute hospital experience.
- Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Must have Level 1 Trauma experience in a 500-bed facility or larger.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 2 years of travel experience preferred.
- Prior Float Pool experience will set the traveler up for success.
Special Requests:
- Travel pairs are not accepted.
Unit Details:
- Patient ratios are typically 1:4 on days, with the possibility of 1:5 when stretched, and 1:5 on nights, with the possibility of 1:6 when stretched.
- Equipment includes Abbott Plum pumps.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekend hours: 36 unless otherwise noted; travelers will be scheduled on weekends, but the amount will fluctuate based on unit need.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Staff float every shift to all medical, surgical, and cardiology units within MMC.
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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 Maine
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.
