18 Wisconsin Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,291/wk
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Required Skills/Experience: Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients, management of TR band compression devices, chest pain management, and post-cardiac surgical patients.
Special Requests: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job. Must take a full 6 months off from any Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society location. Previous Marshfield employment must have ended at least 6 months before submission. Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check. Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and teaching facility. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Block scheduling may be available if it meets unit needs; generally not guaranteed in contract agreements.
Unit Details: Nurse-patient ratios: 1:4 on days through 2300; 1:5-6 on nights after 2300. Cardiac medical and surgical population, including post-cath lab patients (stent, pacemaker, ICD, Watchman, mitral clip, TAVR) and post-cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve replacements, Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, bradycardia with temporary pacemaker). RNs titrate drips; no vasopressors. Common drips: Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, Dobutamine. 24/7 central telemetry monitors all non-critical care patients and handles rhythm strips. Charge RN takes a modified assignment. Nurse aides available; ratios are 1:10 on days, 1:10-12 on PMs, and 1:15 after 2300, possibly more on nights with an all-RN model. RT is available 24/7 for nebulizers and inhalers; RNs are responsible for incentive spirometry. RT assists with CPAP, BiPAP, and Vapotherm (high flow).
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend and holiday. Fri/Sat/Sun option available. No call unless it is an extra shift.
Floating Requirements: Floating as needed based on unit census.
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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 Wisconsin
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