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 provides care throughout rotor wing, fixed wing, and ground medical transport. The nurse is responsible for all assessments, treatments, and documentation while the patient is under the care of Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, and supervises care provided by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and skill, including performing expanded transport-related skills and clinical judgments that Minnesota considers delegated medical tasks. 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 their designees. The nurse 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 RN critical care 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 completed before flight experience.
• Must be eligible for or hold a current Minnesota or Wisconsin RN license; both a Minnesota and Wisconsin license, or a license authorized for practice in Wisconsin, must be obtained before completing orientation.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications are required at hire.
• AHA PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation (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 Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) exam within one year of completing orientation and maintain CFRN currency for continued employment in the transport role.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Mayo Clinic policy.
• Must be able to meet and maintain a 250-pound weight restriction in uniform; quarterly weight assessments are conducted under the Air fitness for flight policy.
• Must be able to perform CPR and other resuscitation measures under difficult circumstances.
• This is an FAA safety-sensitive position and requires passing a federal-level background screen.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course will be scheduled by Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service leadership as classes are available.

Nice To Haves

• ICU experience is preferred.
• Emergency room experience and/or pre-hospital experience is preferred.
• Mayo Clinic Ambulance flight paramedics with current FP-C credentialing may be considered, with 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care during all phases of rotor wing, fixed wing, and ground medical transport.
• Perform and take responsibility for patient assessments, treatments, and documentation while patients are under Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service care.
• Supervise care delivered by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Perform expanded clinical skills and exercise clinical judgment during transport in accordance with protocols, policies, and medical direction.
• Assess and deliver care in collaboration with referring medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time