Registered Nurse - Pediatric Flight Transport

About the Role

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member for neonatal/pediatric specialty team transports. Collaborates with high-risk OB specialty RNs for maternal transport. Provides exceptional care during ground and air transports of acute or critically ill/injured neonatal, pediatric, and maternal patients, guided by clinical assessment, critical thinking, established patient care guidelines (PCGs), and in-direct medical control. Manages customer service and experience by collaborating with team members for education and process improvement initiatives, patient care documentation, and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes transport and critical care equipment in a competent manner.
• Performs or assists with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills during patient care, including but not limited to initiation of PIV/IO/UVC, managing IV fluids (including blood products), naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning, insertion of NG/OG tubes, needle thoracotomy, and insertion/maintenance of an endotracheal tube or LMA.
• Assesses patient and environmental situation to develop a plan of nursing care based on patient status and diagnosis. Monitors patient response, adjusts care accordingly, and communicates necessary information through medical control.
• Assists and performs daily inventory of equipment on ambulance, aircraft, in storerooms, and equipment bags. Assists with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation according to department and ministry policy standards.
• Achieves and maintains proficient knowledge of transport team Patient Care Guidelines (PCGs).
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in the orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Participates in in-house education, outreach education, and department process improvement projects. Undertakes and maintains projects, including research and publishing opportunities.
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to transport medicine through participation in professional activities (e.g., national, state legislative-elected or appointed).
• Maintains currency and documentation of prescribed education, certifications, and licensures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Three years of registered nurse experience in NICU, PICU, or Emergency care.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Qualifications

Required professional license and/or certifications (State of Work Location: Missouri):

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) - American College of Surgeons (ACS) or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) - Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Schedule

Two 12-hour night shifts per week (either 17:00–05:00 or 19:00–07:00) and one 24-hour shift (07:00–07:00). Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.