Registered Nurse (RN) MedCenter Air Clinical Transport

Advocate Health•Concord, NC

3d•$41 - $62

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) MedCenter Air Clinical Transport provides critical-care nursing during patient transport by ground and air. The role requires independent patient assessment, care planning, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation in dynamic environments that may have limited resources and support. The nurse uses advanced clinical procedures, manages airway and ventilation equipment, and transports patients requiring specialized cardiac, neurologic, and extracorporeal support. The position also includes responding to accident scenes, working in hazardous conditions, and operating across ambulances, helicopters, and airplanes. Flight crew members must meet applicable FAA Part 135 requirements and use night-vision goggles for safe landings. The role requires at least three years of Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit nursing experience, current RN licensure, EMT certification by the end of orientation, and paramedic certification within one year of completing orientation. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., an approved trauma certification, and an advanced transport or critical-care nursing certification, with applicable credentials maintained throughout employment. The nurse must complete recurring specialty and transport training and meet physical and fitness requirements, including a weight limit of less than 240 pounds for safe flight operations, except when the department has ground-position needs. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week and a night schedule. The listed pay range is $41.10–$61.65. The role serves patients of varying ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license or temporary RN license in the state where the nurse works, subject to the stated National License Compact requirements.
At least three years of clinical nursing experience in an Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit.
Comply with the Clinical Nurse requirements of the Professional Nurse Clinical Advancement Program, including its experience requirements.
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced procedures and skills after orientation and on a biannual basis.
Obtain EMT certification upon hire or by the end of orientation.
Obtain applicable state, South Carolina, and National Registry paramedic certification within one year of completing orientation and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete an approved trauma certification within one year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. requirements by the end of orientation and maintain them throughout employment.
Maintain an approved advanced certification, such as CFRN, CTRN, CEN, CCRN, or an equivalent approved credential, in accordance with transport accreditation standards.
Maintain annual specialty and/or location-specific education, including simulation, ventilator management, emergency vehicle operations, air medical resource management, night-vision goggles, survival, fatigue and stress management, and transport vehicle safety.
Meet FAA Part 135 minimum requirements to operate as a flight crew member when applicable.
Weigh less than 240 pounds for safe flight weight limitations and maintain that weight while employed, except when the department has ground-position needs.
Be physically, emotionally, and mentally able to ride, drive, and provide patient care in a transport vehicle; meet fitness standards under Policy 2.210 (Fit for Duty).
Have intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch, as well as finger dexterity, motor skills, and eye-hand coordination.
Be able to perform heavy lifting with a partner to load and unload patients and carry equipment, with the stamina and endurance required for the duties.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak understandable English.
Work in cramped and potentially poorly lit spaces, tolerate moderate noise, use required hearing protection around hot aircraft, and handle infectious patients and contaminated materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous transport or pre-hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient and situation data, identify diagnoses or issues, establish expected outcomes, and develop individualized care plans.
Implement care plans, coordinate care delivery, promote health and safety, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
Practice ethically, delegate appropriate care, communicate effectively, and use resources to provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing services.
Maintain current nursing competence, integrate evidence and research into practice, contribute to quality nursing practice, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.
Participate in shared governance, committees, and facility decision-making activities, and support research that improves clinical outcomes.
Model Advocate Health's mission, vision, values, standards, and goals, and contribute to its patient-centered care philosophy.
Operate across multiple transportation modes, including ambulances, helicopters, and airplanes; meet applicable flight crew requirements and use night-vision goggles as required.
Independently perform advanced procedures, including drug-assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy, chest decompression, chest tube insertion, central and intraosseous access, pacing, cricothyroidotomy, and initiation or titration of medications.
Initiate intubation, set up ventilation equipment, and manage patient airways, ventilator settings, and related equipment.
Transport and monitor patients requiring ECMO, VAD or Impella devices, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, pacing, ventriculostomy, and point-of-care services, managing equipment challenges or failures without internal hospital support.
Make critical, autonomous patient-care decisions in changing conditions, including at accident scenes outside traditional healthcare settings.
Respond to accident scenes and disasters, work in hazardous environments, and potentially deploy for extended periods.
Drive and work in ambulances in all weather conditions and travel to multiple locations across applicable states based on staffing needs.
Complete and maintain required specialty, transport, safety, and operational training.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development and well-being programs.