Critical Care RN - Per Diem

About the role

As a member of the Critical Care Response Transport Team, the Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, critical nursing care, and transport services to patients. The Nurse is responsible for supervising patient care, treatment, and assessment during transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and ensure safe lifting and transferring of patients.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and adhere to company policies.
• Complete required documentation and respond to dispatch instructions.
• Maintain safety standards and keep vehicles and stations clean.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, and ensure they are ready for use.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing education and training.

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered RN license.
• Prefer 3 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department environment.
• Certified in ACLS and PALS prior to hire.
• Certified CEN and/or CCRN preferred.
• Patient transport experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• EMT‑B bridge course offered upon hire; must be completed within 90 days.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print.
• Ability to read and converse in English.
• Ability to read road maps, street signs, and address numbers.
• Ability to document information in writing in the prescribed format.
• Ability to learn, use, and be proficient in all patient‑care equipment.
• Ability to understand and retain instructions in a timely and accurate manner.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for extended periods.
• Hand‑eye‑foot coordination, color recognition, and good manual dexterity.
• Capability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services duty.

Pay

This is an hourly position with a wage range of $51.91–$70.44 per hour, determined by the length of licensure.

Schedule

Shifts are generally 12 or 24 hours in duration; full‑time schedules include overtime compensation in accordance with applicable labor laws. Per Diem nurses are required to work a minimum of 96 hours per quarter. Specific work locations are not guaranteed; assignments depend on where hours are available and may vary based on staffing needs.

Benefits

• Premium holiday rate of 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked on designated holidays.
• Paid time off at the rate of 1.0 hour per 40 hours worked.
• Uniforms provided to all employees.