Critical Care RN w/ Hiring Bonus

Northwest Ambulance•Mountlake Terrace, WA

About The Position

Northwest Ambulance is hiring a Critical Care Transport RN to provide mobile ICU-level care to one patient at a time during interfacility transport. The RN works with an Emergency Medical Technician and Dispatch to respond to assigned calls, assess patients, and supervise ongoing patient care, assessment, and treatment en route to the receiving facility. The role offers predictable schedules, clinical autonomy, paid training and continuing education, and support from a Clinical Manager and Nurse Educator. Shifts are generally 24 or 12 hours. This is an hourly position, and full-time schedules include overtime compensation in accordance with applicable labor laws. The position is safety-sensitive. Experienced nurses may qualify for a hiring bonus of $12,000, $15,000, or $20,000 based on qualifications; payments are made in four installments subject to employment, hours, and good-standing requirements. Northwest Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations upon request to candidates with disabilities participating in the application or interview process.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered RN license.
At least 3 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department environment.
ACLS and PALS certifications before hire.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, stressful environment.
Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print.
Ability to read and converse in English.
Ability to read road maps, street signs, and address numbers.
Ability to document information in writing in the prescribed format.
Ability to learn, use, and become proficient with patient care equipment.
Ability to understand and retain instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
EMT-B bridge course offered upon hire.

Nice To Haves

CEN and/or CCRN certification.
Patient transport experience.
BSN.

Responsibilities

Respond to assigned calls with an Emergency Medical Technician and Dispatch.
Assess patients and provide critical care or advanced life support nursing during interfacility transport.
Supervise patient care, ongoing assessment, and treatment en route to the receiving facility.
Deliver care using critical care nursing skills, ACLS protocols, company protocols, transport orders, and pharmacological knowledge.
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, allied health staff, patients, and family members to maintain a safe transport environment.
Safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, and residences.
Operate the emergency vehicle safely and respond to dispatch instructions.
Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with company policy.
Maintain vehicles, stations, communications equipment, medical equipment, and supplies to company standards.
Follow company policies and procedures, including Washington State and County EMS protocols.
Attend and participate in continuing education.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and company operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Holiday premium pay of 1.5 times the regular rate for regular, non-exempt field employees scheduled to work designated holidays.
401(k) program with employer matching up to 5% of salary.
Paid time off at 2.3–4.7 hours per 40 hours worked, based on years of experience.
Uniforms provided.
Annual educational reimbursement of $1,200 for eligible regular, full-time nurses for nursing-related courses and specialized certification test or recertification fees, subject to pre-authorization.
Paid training and continuing education.
Hiring bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible experienced nurses, paid in installments subject to stated requirements.