1 Minnesota Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
$2,272/wk
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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:
An interview with the unit manager may not be available prior to offer. If you do not interview with the unit manager, you may interview with a third-party clinical nurse manager.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 years of critical care experience
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- Previous experience with management of cardiac patients
- Strong telemetry interpretation
- Management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) including NSTEMI/STEMI
- Experience with post-cardiac catheterization patients
- Care of patient with heart failure (chronic & acute)
- Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology (antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasoactive medications (see list of specific IV infusion medications under Primary Case/Procedure Types)
- Ability to recognize and respond to cardiac deterioration and rapid changes
Required Credentials: BSN or Associates
Shift & Scheduling:
- 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
- On Call/Call Back Requirements:  Can be low censused and put on call. Call back minimum is 2 hours
- Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Two weekends per month and every other holiday
Floating Requirements: Inpatient units: oncology, neurology, orthopedics, med/surg, IMCU
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 Minnesota
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