RN - Helicopter Critical Care Transport
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- 3 years of recent experience in air medical transport or three (3) years of recent experience in ICU
- 5 years experience in an Emergency Department
- 5 years of combined ED and ICU experience
- 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
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire
- 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)
- Patient transport experience
- Air medical transport experience
- EMS experience
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency critical care and hospital-level care either from the scene of an accident or transporting inter-facility from hospital to hospital.
- Partner with EMS, outside hospitals, and your team to transport the patient to a higher level of care.
- 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.
- Tuition benefits eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
