7 Maryland Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
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You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience:
References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
Required skills include telemetry, cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring on the unit, use of rapid response teams, post-MI, pre-/post-cardiac catheterization, feeding tube care and management, pre-/post-hemodialysis management, renal failure, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management, phlebotomy, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, heparin protocols, CVA, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BIPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, interpretation of ABGs, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tank, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac.
Must have 1 prior travel assignment.
Required Credentials:
You must have compact license or MD license.
Special Requests:
Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If Clinician has questions, please email the AM.
Unit Details:
Adult and geriatric patient population.
Patient population includes advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, COPD, COVID, pneumonia, flu, hypertensive urgency, chronic renal failure, stable angina, acute MI, and status post PCI.
Unit care includes ultrafiltration, prostacyclin infusions, intravenous inotropes, continuous diuretic infusions, heparin drips, and post-cardiac-catheterization care without sheath management.
Shift & Scheduling:
Every third weekend.
Floating Requirements:
Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.
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.
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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 Maryland
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.
