RN - Helicopter Critical Care Transport

UW Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

75% FTE, 12 hour day/night shifts, including every other weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will float between Janesville, Mineral Point and Portage, WI. Be part of something remarkable Every minute counts when caring for critically ill or injured patients of all ages. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: Provide emergency critical care and hospital-level care either from the scene of an accident or transporting inter-facility from hospital to hospital. Make a huge difference in the outcome of patients, while partnering with EMS, outside hospitals, and your team to transport the patient to a higher level of care. Spend time working in a truly dynamic environment that is always changing and never predictable. Work as a one-on-one partner with an attending emergency medicine physician. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
3 years of recent experience in air medical transport or three (3) years of recent experience in ICU Required
5 years experience in an Emergency Department Required
5 years of combined ED and ICU experience Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing requirements Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Upon Hire or Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Upon Hire or Trauma Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC) Upon Hire or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Upon Hire
Certified Flight RN (CFRN) within 18 months Required or Certified Transport RN (CTRN) within 18 months Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Patient transport experience Preferred
Air medical transport experience Preferred
EMS experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide emergency critical care and hospital-level care either from the scene of an accident or transporting inter-facility from hospital to hospital.
Make a huge difference in the outcome of patients, while partnering with EMS, outside hospitals, and your team to transport the patient to a higher level of care.
Spend time working in a truly dynamic environment that is always changing and never predictable.
Work as a one-on-one partner with an attending emergency medicine physician.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.