NICU Transport RN

About the role

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care. Shift: Day. Working Hours: 7a-7p. The transport RN holds an important leadership role with the NICU. They are responsible for attending high risk deliveries, performing lifesaving interventions and stabilizing the sick neonate alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist. They are also great communicators who relate well with the medical team, families, and co‑workers. The transport RN acts as an ambassador for our NICU and encourages a professional work environment. Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulances. Train others and be an active participant of the transport team. Be able to place UVC and be able to intubate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend high‑risk deliveries and perform lifesaving interventions.
• Stabilize sick neonates alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist.
• Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulance.
• Train other staff and actively participate in the transport team.
• Place umbilical venous catheters (UVC) and perform intubation as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of current RN experience in the NICU.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications.
• Ability to meet a body weight limit of less than 230 lbs for safety during patient lifts and flight operations.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• RNC‑NIC certification required after the first year on the team (preferred at hire).

Skills

• Excellent assessment skills.
• Ability to perform in high‑stress/crisis situations.
• Proficiency with all standard emergency and stabilization interventions per NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., and Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Leadership, flexibility, independence, initiative, intelligence, inquisitiveness, problem‑solving, and sound clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, professionalism, and public‑relations skills.

Schedule

Authorized 60.00 hours bi‑weekly.