School RN

Maxim Healthcare is partnering with the Harvard School District to find compassionate and reliable Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide one-on-one care for students during transportation to and from school. This role offers a predictable schedule and the opportunity to help students safely access their education each day.

About the role

As a School Transport Nurse, you will provide individualized support during transportation, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride for medically fragile students. This position resumes for the Fall 2026 school year.

• One-on-one student care with all care plans provided during training
• Supportive clinical team
• Consistent school-based schedule

Schedule

• Morning Route: Start at 7:30 AM (arrive by 7:15 AM), approximately finished by 9:00 AM
• Afternoon Route: Start at approximately 1:25 PM, end at approximately 4:00 PM

Route Details:

• Morning Route: One trip with two students, followed by a longer route with one student
• Afternoon Route: One longer route with two students on the first leg, return to school for a second transport with one student

Student Support Needs: Comprehensive training and care plans will be provided for all students.

• Student A: Non-verbal, history of VNS-managed seizures, requires monitoring for secretion management
• Student B:
  • GJ-tube feedings during morning and afternoon transport
  • Seizure history with emergency medication available if needed
  • Tracheostomy care during afternoon transportation (no ventilator required)
  • Requires monitoring for airway safety and trach stability

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing support during student transportation
• Monitor students with complex medical needs
• Administer care related to tracheostomies, G-tubes, seizure disorders, diabetes, and other medical conditions as needed
• Respond appropriately to changes in condition according to established care plans
• Communicate effectively with families, transportation teams, school staff, and clinical supervisors
• Ensure student comfort, safety, and well-being throughout each route
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with care protocols

Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current BLS Certification
• Current Health Certificate (per state regulations)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• One year of RN experience preferred
• Experience with trach care, enteral feeding, seizure management, or pediatric nursing is a plus
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff

Pay

• $100 per transport (up to $200 per day)
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nurses

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) savings plan
• MaxCare Awards & Recognition Program
• Ongoing clinical support and training
• Meaningful one-on-one care
• School schedule with evenings, weekends, and holidays largely free

Additional Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical/prescription, dental, vision, health advocacy (company paid if enrolled in medical), and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), short-term disability, voluntary group life insurance and supplemental accidental insurance, hospital expense protection plan, critical illness insurance, home and auto insurance discounts, pet insurance, and legal benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, employee discount program, transportation benefits, and college partnership program

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.