8 West Virginia Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
$2,365/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:
Preferred Skills/Experience: Cardiac experience
Special Requests:
Artificial nails are not allowed for any travelers. Failure to adhere could result in being sent home and/or terminated if policy is not followed.
If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from perm facility.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: cumulative experience applies for previous travelers.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Shift & Scheduling: Weekend nightshift - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Weekend Requirements
- 3 - 4 S days (Sat and Sun), 2 Fridays, and 2 Mondays in a 4-week schedule period for the nightshift position. For the weekend nightshift I was looking for every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Holiday Requirements
- An eve and a day. (Black Friday or Thanksgiving, Christmas eve or Christmas day, New Years Eve or New Years Days)
Is there call or a standby requirement? No
Floating Requirements: Yes. Traveler would be the first to be pulled off the unit if needed. Rotational pull to the floor assignment (pull log dates kept by charge nurses). The pull to the floor assignment is typically 1 out of the 3 shifts.
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 West Virginia
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.