7 Nebraska Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,346/wk
Contract Details
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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:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Oncology and PCU experience required.
- Charge nurse experience required: minimum 1 year.
- Ventilator, other hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Aline, Swan, EV-1000), ICP- all can train real time
Required Credentials:
- RN jobs in the following units: Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, ED/ER, Endoscopy, any ICU/critical care, IR, LTAC ICU, Med-Surg/Tele, Tele, PACU, Stepdown/PCU are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
Special Requests:
- Cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details:
- Mixed PCU, oncology, and med-surg unit caring for adult oncology and trauma patients.
- Ratios: 1:4 for PCU and 1:5 for med-surg on days; 1:5-6 on nights.
- Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, and occasional insulin drips.
- May encounter ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), and ICP monitoring; real-time training is available.
- Uses Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts; other lift equipment is available.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements:
- Float to med-surg and PCU units at the same level of care.
Previous Employment Requirements:
- Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
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 Nebraska
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