Critical Care-Flight/Transport RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

3d • $45 - $67

About The Position

The RN assigned to Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service as a Transport Nurse delivers care throughout rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground medical transports. The nurse is ultimately responsible for all assessments, treatments, and documentation while the patient is under the care of Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service. The role supervises care provided by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers, and delivers care with a high degree of autonomy and skill. During transport, nurses perform skills and exercise clinical judgment in an expanded role, including delegated medical tasks under Minnesota law. Practice is guided by approved transport-service protocols and policies, as well as online medical direction from Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service physician medical directors and designees. The nurse also assesses and provides care in collaboration with referring medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers and is accountable for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• At least three years of critical care RN experience, including ICU or emergency department experience in a tertiary hospital; ICU experience is preferred.
• If currently a flight nurse, the required critical care experience must have been obtained before flight experience.
• For eligible Mayo Clinic Ambulance flight paramedics with current FP-C credentialing: at least three years of full-time critical care flight experience with Mayo Clinic Ambulance and at least 18 months of full-time RN experience in a tertiary critical care/ICU setting; ER experience and/or pre-hospital experience is preferred.
• Must be able to meet and maintain a 250-lb. weight restriction in uniform; quarterly weight assessments are conducted under the Air fitness for flight policy.
• Ability to perform CPR and other resuscitation measures under difficult circumstances.
• Must pass a Federal-level background screen for this FAA safety-sensitive position.
• Must be eligible for or hold a current Minnesota or Wisconsin RN license. Both a Minnesota license and a Wisconsin license, or a license authorized for practice in Wisconsin, must be obtained before completing orientation.
• At hire, current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• AHA PALS and NRP certifications must be obtained before completing orientation.
• Must obtain a U.S. passport before completing orientation.
• Must pass a pre-work screen evaluation before completing orientation.
• Must pass the CFRN exam within one year of completing orientation; CFRN currency is required for continued employment in the transport role.
• Must complete the ATLS course, scheduled by Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service leadership as classes are available.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Mayo Clinic policy.

Nice To Haves

• ICU experience is preferred.
• ER experience and/or pre-hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during all phases of rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground medical transport.
• Be accountable for all patient assessments, treatments, and documentation during the time the patient is under Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service care.
• Supervise care delivered by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Perform transport-related skills and exercise clinical judgment in an expanded role, including delegated medical tasks.
• Follow approved transport-service protocols and policies and online medical direction from physician medical directors and designees.
• Assess and deliver care in collaboration with referring medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level