Registered Nurse - Medical Care
$15–$15 year
On-siteCortez, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport, managing airway, cardiac, and medication procedures while adhering to medical protocols. Maintain and prepare medical equipment for transport readiness, document patient care accurately, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care. Navigate non-traditional settings, including altitude challenges, while maintaining scene safety and performing strenuous physical tasks. Requires a state-certified RN with five years of critical care experience, ALS/PALS certifications, and a BSN obtained within four years. Must meet pre-hire weight restrictions and pass annual physical assessments.
Required Qualifications
- at least three years of ICU or Emergency Department experience
- State-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care
- Demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience
- Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation
- Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations
- Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients
- Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
- Compact nursing license
- Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport
- Must meet a pre-hire weight of less than 226 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment
- Manual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures
- Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- CNPT if Peds/NICU
Desired Qualifications
- Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties
- Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members
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