SCTU RN Per diem

About the role

The Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse provides required care during transport between designated facilities by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s needs during each encounter. The SCT Nurse demonstrates leadership by adhering to standards of patient care, delivering the highest level of customer service, and directing the multidisciplinary patient‑care team. The role creates an environment that promotes healing and wellness through positive patient‑ and family‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and provide appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command during all patient transports.
• Function as the crew leader on a multi‑disciplinary care team.
• Accurately and completely document patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment, and transfer of care upon completion of every incident.
• Respond accurately and efficiently to all quality‑assurance requests.
• Effectively manage rapidly changing situations while demonstrating standard precautions and patient‑safety principles.
• Maintain all Virtua‑owned equipment and property in a safe, clean, and secure manner.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift.
• Ensure that the Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) is ready for service at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of one year nursing experience required; two years preferred in an Emergency Department or Critical Care Unit. Strong critical‑thinking skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Training / Certification / Licensure: ACLS, PALS, and CPR certifications required; Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey; valid driver’s license; current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required; current CCRN or CEN certification preferred.

Pay

Salary: $60.05 per hour (hourly).

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance, supplemental life, and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.