Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Meadville, PA
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit

Med Surg/Tele - TCU 2 years exp required

Unit Type

Med Surg (Medical Surgical)

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS

Shift Notes

3x12s

TCU/Tele + Rehab Float RN Assignment

Unit Information

• Primary Unit: Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
• Float Units: 2 North, 3 North, 4 North, and Rehab
• EMR: MEDITECH
• Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (2230–0700)
• Scrub Color: Navy

Seeking

• RN with charge nurse experience preferred.

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

Unit

Ratio

TCU

1:8–10

2N / 3N / 4N

Up to 1:6

Rehab

1:3–5

Patient Population

• Transitional/post-acute care
• Orthopedic patients (primarily hip and knee replacements)
• Step-down patients not yet ready for discharge home or to a skilled nursing facility
• Average length of stay: ~14 days
• Patients require an ongoing skilled nursing need

Common Nursing Responsibilities

• Post-operative care
• Respiratory care and interventions
• Wound care and dressing changes
• IV antibiotic administration
• Coordination with scheduled therapy sessions
• General rehabilitation and recovery care

Unit Resources

• Hospitalist: Yes
• Pharmacy (24/7): Yes
• IV Team: No
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7): No
• Telemetry: No
• Cardiac Rhythm Strip Interpretation: Not required
• Drips: No
• Ventilators: No

Staffing

• Charge Nurse: May take patients depending on census; one RN float nurse may assist with admissions, discharges, IVs, and other tasks.
• Nursing Assistants:
  • Days/Evenings: 2–3 CNAs
  • Nights: 1–2 CNAs (depending on census)

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation required
• Floor-specific orientation provided