CCT Registered Nurse
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. Nurses provide 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, and ventilators. Transports generally involve critically ill patients moving between hospitals or other facilities. The Critical Care Program operates in Riverside County and follows Riverside County EMS Policy No. 6401 for inter-facility transfers. CCT RNs must meet the county's minimum requirements. Premier Ambulance provides non-emergency and 9-1-1 ambulance services and participates in regular strike team deployments. The organization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), whose standards address quality, safety, patient care, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
- Current PALS or PEPP certification under the stated Riverside County minimum requirements.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of hire.
- At least two years of full-time experience as an RN.
- At least two years of full-time ICU/ED experience, or two years of full-time experience as a CCTRN with a CCT provider within the three years before employment with the CCT ambulance provider.
- The qualifications section requires two years of experience in a critical care environment (ER or ICU) in a large tertiary care facility that provides high-acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, if applicable.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- One of the following courses is required within six months of hire: Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a 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).
- CCT/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.
- Immediately report problems and unusual occurrences 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.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit.
- Medical insurance for eligible employees.
- Dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Free continuing education and skills training.
- Certification assistance.
- Full uniforms provided.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Support for professional and clinical development.
- Daily overtime paid for all hours worked over eight hours on short shifts of 10, 11, or 12 hours; overtime is paid after the eighth hour worked in a day.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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