Registered Nurse
About The Position
Premier Ambulance is expanding its Critical Care Transport (CCT) program and is hiring experienced CCT RNs for immediate openings. This role involves utilizing training and experience to provide Basic and Advanced Life Support during high-risk ambulance transports, often for critically ill patients being moved between hospitals and facilities. The CCT Transport Nurse works alongside specially trained EMTs, providing direct patient care including cardiac and respiratory monitoring, IV-infused medications, and ventilator support. The position offers a team environment with new, state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology.
Requirements
- California State Registered Nurse (unrestricted licensure)
- AHA BLS
- AHA ACLS
- AHA PALS
- NIH Stroke Scale (Within 90 days of hire)
- Two years of nursing experience in a critical care area relevant to the type of SCT transports the RN will provide (pediatric vs. adult), within the previous 24 months prior to employment as a transport nurse.
- Emergency Room Critical Care or ICU: 2 years (Required)
- Two years of experience in a critical care environment (ER, ICU) in a large tertiary care facility that provides high acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
Responsibilities
- Represent the organization by being courteous, professional, and a patient advocate in all settings.
- Ensure continuity of services while adhering to all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to the CCT Program.
- Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures within each assigned system.
- Demonstrate ability to resolve unusual problems and provide direction.
- Report any problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the CCT Manager.
- Communicate and collaborate with the CCT Manager on pertinent issues.
- Prioritize multiple tasks.
- Work both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with daily overtime paid for all hours worked over 8 hours on short shifts (10, 11 or 12 hour shifts)
- State-of-the-art equipment and technology
- Team and family atmosphere
- Southern California's Best EMS Work Environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Certification assistance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Paid Weekly
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Scheduling
- Daily and Weekly Overtime
- Free Continuing Education/Skills Training
- Full Uniforms Provided
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
