CCT Registered Nurse

PREMIER MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC•Riverside, CA

19d•$100,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Premier Ambulance is seeking experienced and compassionate Critical Care Transport (CCT) Registered Nurses to provide high-acuity medical care and advanced clinical monitoring during interfacility and specialty transports in Riverside County. The role provides Basic and Advanced Life Support during high-risk ambulance transports, working alongside specially trained EMTs. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, IV-infused medications, or ventilator support while being transported between hospitals or other facilities. The position requires compliance with Riverside County EMS Policy No. 6401 for inter-facility transfers and the stated minimum requirements for CCT Registered Nurse personnel. Nurses provide direct patient care, manage advanced equipment and life-support therapies, maintain transport-unit readiness, and provide clinical leadership to EMT crew members. Premier Ambulance provides non-emergency and 9-1-1 ambulance services and participates in regular strike team deployments. The position is per diem. Premier offers flexible scheduling and pays daily overtime for hours worked over eight in a day, including on short shifts of 10, 11, or 12 hours. The listed salary range is $100,000–$185,000 per year.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS or PEPP certification, as listed in the Riverside County minimum requirements.
NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of hire.
At least two years of full-time experience as an RN, plus either two years of full-time ICU/ED experience or two years of full-time experience as a CCT RN with a CCT provider in the three years before employment.
At least two years of experience in a critical-care environment (ER or ICU) in a large tertiary-care facility providing care to high-acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
Complete TNCC, ATCN, or PHTLS within six months of hire.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN), or Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
CCT or transport experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout critical care transports.
Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex and/or critical medical conditions.
Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice and applicable protocols.
Report problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the CCT Manager.
Manage and monitor advanced medical equipment and life-support therapies as appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate patient-care documentation and transport records.
Communicate effectively with sending and receiving facilities, patients, and families.
Follow Premier Ambulance clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Mentor EMTs on the crew and provide clinical leadership.
Maintain readiness of the transport unit, medical equipment, and supplies.