Travel Paramedic

Best Practice Medicine • Meridian, MS

3h • $2,450 - $3,080

About The Position

Best Practice Medicine is seeking qualified Travel Paramedics for a 3–6-month assignment in a fast-paced, demanding 911 environment with a leading EMS system. The role offers varied locations, opportunities to work with new teams, and ongoing clinical development. Candidates must be ready to relocate, adapt quickly to new emergency response teams, and adjust to changing schedules and diverse patient populations.

Compensation is $35 per hour, with a weekly minimum of 60 hours and 20 hours of weekly overtime guaranteed; additional overtime is available. The stated weekly compensation range is $2,450–$3,080. Housing is provided by the client.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the month after the date of hire; a 401(k) plan after 90 days, with company matching after one year and 1,000 hours of service; and paid sick leave accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, available for use after the first 90 days.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Paramedic.
• National Registry Paramedic (NRP).
• EMS state license for Mississippi or a compact license.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
• Current MMR, Hepatitis B, and Tdap immunizations.
• Negative TB test within the last 12 months.
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 coursework.
• HAZMAT Awareness.
• Flexibility to relocate and adapt to new emergency response teams, schedules, environments, and patient populations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a Paramedic in a busy 911 system.
• Average work tenure of three years.
• EVOC or CEVO completed within the last two years.
• Previous travel experience with Best Practice Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emergency scenes for safety and use advanced clinical judgment to assess, diagnose, and prioritize patient treatment.
• Provide advanced life support, including advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and medication administration in accordance with local protocols.
• Document clinical observations, treatments, and patient histories accurately, and communicate relevant information to receiving physicians and nurses.
• Inspect the ambulance and medical equipment; keep the vehicle clean, sanitized, and fully stocked.
• Secure, track, and maintain accountability for advanced medications and narcotics.
• Learn and follow localized protocols promptly, maintain compliant documentation, adhere to applicable national, state, and client agency scopes of practice, and keep required certifications and licenses current.
• Complete the full assignment term while adhering strictly to the schedule and avoiding operational interruptions; manage personal needs and extended time off between assignments.
• Adapt constructively to changing schedules, unfamiliar environments, and varying client agency practices.
• Follow operational directives from remote Best Practice Medicine leadership and client agency managers, communicating clearly with limited or no close supervision.
• Support client agency solutions and work collaboratively with shift partners and Best Practice Medicine leadership, including proper incident reporting and assignment compliance.

Benefits

• Client-provided housing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment, with company match after one year and 1,000 hours of service.
• Paid sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use after the first 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed