Registered Nurse, Critical Care Transport

About the role

The Critical Care Transport Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse with an overarching objective to provide safe, efficient, age‑specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship‑based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCT‑RN) is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages through an in‑depth understanding of emergency procedures, critical interventions, and diagnostics for patients who require a higher level of care than is immediately available at any referring facility both inside and outside of the UH Health System. The position primarily serves patients requiring critical care ground or air transport. This role requires a team‑based approach where the CCT‑RN must have a minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience, or in a high‑volume ground CCT or medical helicopter service. The CCT‑RN will complete both didactic and experiential learning during orientation and demonstrate the ability to care for patients in all age ranges inclusive of neonatal transport.

The CCT‑RN is expected to function at the highest levels within their scope of practice and to have demonstrated experience making advanced patient‑centric clinical decisions to ensure safe and timely movement of patients across the region. This position requires a working knowledge of and experience with advanced equipment beyond standard RN competencies in the emergency department or ICU/critical care setting, inclusive of vent management, use of high‑flow and other advanced airway machines and techniques, IABP, Impella devices, ECMO, and advanced airway management. Critical decision‑making skills must operate in austere environments that could include scene responses with public safety to stabilize and deliver care above the capabilities of typical paramedic‑led 911 ALS services. Ongoing training and education require substantial time investment; the CCT‑RN must obtain and maintain advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS, etc.) and demonstrated procedural capabilities such as rapid sequence intubation, vent management, and transport isolettes. The CCT‑RN is also expected to care for NICU patients and have demonstrated competencies in NICU and PICU care delivery. An additional critical care certification for nurses such as CFRN must be obtained and maintained in good standing, and upon completion of orientation the nurse should be prepared to provide care both on the ground during ambulance transport and via fixed‑ and/or rotor‑wing transport in a helicopter if required. Additionally, this position may be assigned to provide support to inpatient clinical services where the knowledge and skill of the CCT‑RN contributes to the patient care plan.

Responsibilities

• Practice critical clinical decision‑making and deliver care to patients at the absolute top of the nurse’s scope of practice in a team‑based care delivery model with the mission to stabilize and transport critically ill/injured patients from any environment (roadside, residence, clinic, ED, hospital) via ground or rotor‑wing transport to tertiary care.
• Perform a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor‑wing and/or ground.
• Learn and leverage advanced procedures and equipment to support safe and effective care such as RSI, advanced airway management, ventilators, central lines, chest tubes, medication administration and titration, cardiac assist devices, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and isolettes.
• Excel at working in an interdisciplinary environment inclusive of physicians, advanced practicing providers, paramedics and EMTs, nursing, respiratory therapy, and other members of the clinical care team.
• Document/chart in a team‑based approach appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport; assure provision of accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
• Uphold and maintain all necessary certifications and demonstrated competencies as described by medical direction and clinical leadership.
• To qualify for flight transport duties: complete and remain current in all related air transport safety classes, maintain a weight below 215 pounds, and meet current job fitness requirements including strength, flexibility, and lifting.
• May be assigned to support inpatient clinical services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards; refer to department‑provided documentation during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients; annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred

Experience

• 3+ years current critical care/emergency experience, ICU/critical care, or in a high‑volume ground CCT or medical helicopter service – Required
• 5+ years current critical care/emergency experience, ICU/critical care, or in a high‑volume ground CCT or medical helicopter service – Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi‑State Compact License – Required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required within 90 days
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Required within 1 year
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse Certification (TCRN) – Required within 90 days
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) – Required within 90 days
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) – Required within 90 days
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) – Required within 90 days
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) – Required within 90 days
• Approved Critical Care Nurse Certification (e.g., CFRN) – Required within 1 year
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate – Required within 1 year
• Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) – Required within 1 year
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Required within 1 year

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Professional demeanor when interacting with patients and customers
• Strong computer skills including all MS platforms
• Excellent ability to perform triage to determine appropriate facility, bed type, service, etc.

Physical Demands

• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Sitting – Rarely
• Lifting – Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying – Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing – Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling – Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing – Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Stooping – Frequently
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Crouching – Frequently
• Crawling – Occasionally
• Reaching – Frequently
• Handling – Frequently
• Grasping – Frequently
• Feeling – Constantly
• Talking – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly

Primary Location: United States – Ohio – Chardon (11993 Ravenna Road 2A‑2B). Schedule: Full‑time, Regular, Standard, Entry Level. No travel, no remote work. Posted Oct 20, 2026.