Critical Care Transport RN

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides direct care and patient care management during ground and air transport. Implements and evaluates stabilization and emergency care for acutely ill neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults requiring critical-care-level transport. The role requires rotating day and night shifts, on-call coverage, holiday work, and work every third weekend. Pay starts at $38.91 per hour and is commensurate with experience. Employees must weigh 230 pounds or less with gear.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active registered nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications. NRP, PALS, and ACLS must be completed during orientation if not already held.
• Successfully complete a trauma course and the NCH Critical Care Drug Test, IV Opioid, Hypnotic, Sedative and Anticonvulsant Test before completing orientation.
• Pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work following a leave of absence or FMLA.
• Competently perform skills and specialized procedures related to stabilization, care, and resuscitation.
• Three years of critical care experience.
• Meet the weight requirement of 230 pounds or less with gear.
• For individuals with an EMT background, meet and maintain the role of MICU Driver Paramedic.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pediatric/neonatal ICU or emergency department experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient monitoring and care during transport according to protocol.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Document patient assessments and condition, required interventions, and communication on the transport record.
• Assist with documenting assigned patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Initiate direct phone communications between the transport team and the medical control physician to report and discuss clinical assessments, patient status, stabilization interventions, and potential or presenting complications.
• Coordinate rapid transport mobilization and appropriate resource utilization with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch.
• Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, contributing to data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and sharing important information and updates with staff.
• Meet the Transport Team’s on-call and scheduling requirements.

What This Job Offers

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