35 North Carolina Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience:
- Must be able to read and interpret strips.
- Float experience does not count towards the unit experience requirement.
Special Requests:
- All RTO must be approved prior to confirmation; no additional time off will be granted during assignment.
Unit Details:
- Oncology patients needing surgical intervention and benign surgical patients.
- Patient population includes ear, nose and throat, colorectal, OB/GYN, urology, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, thoracic, and plastic surgery patients.
- Handles all cancers requiring surgery except brain or lung.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
- 3 out of 4 holidays and 6 weekend shifts within a 6 week schedule.
- Self-scheduling.
Floating Requirements:
- Will be required to float to areas of equal or lesser care.
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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 North Carolina
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.
