CCT Registered Nurse

Premier Ambulance; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education and training

Certification assistance

Full uniforms provided

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Premier Ambulance is seeking experienced Critical Care Transport (CCT) Registered Nurses to join our Riverside team. The CCT RN provides high-acuity medical care and advanced clinical monitoring during interfacility transports.

Minimum requirements include an unrestricted RN license in the state, BLS and ACLS, and 2 years of ICU/ED or CCT experience. TNCC/ATCN/PHTLS training is preferred. Competitive compensation with overtime on long shifts is offered.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire; ICU/ER or CCT experience required.
• CTRN/CCRN/CEN preferred; CCT/transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care during critical care transports.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex and critical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments per protocols.
• Report problems promptly to the CCT Manager.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and records.
• Communicate with sending/receiving facilities, patients, and families.
• Follow clinical policies and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor EMTs and provide clinical leadership on the crew.
• Ensure the transport unit and supplies are ready for use.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS or PEPP certification

TNCC/ATCN/PHTLS training

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Riverside - Riverside, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $100000.00 - $185000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Premier Ambulance is seeking experienced and compassionate Critical Care Transport (CCT) Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. The CCT RN provides high-acuity medical care and advanced clinical monitoring to patients during interfacility and specialty transports.

***IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU APPLY***

The Critical Care Program for Primary Ambulance operates in Riverside County. All RN staff considered for employment must meet the following minimum requirements:

Riverside County EMS Policy No. 6401: Inter-facility Transfer

For more information visit: https://rivcoready.org/sites/g/files/aldnop181/files/2023-10/6401.pdf

Critical Care Transfer / Minimum Requirements for Registered Nurse personnel

• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS or PEPP certification. One of the following courses will be required within 6 months of hire: Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
• A minimum of two (2) years full time experience as RN AND either two (2) years of full time ICU/ED experience OR two (2) years of full-time experience as a CCTRN with a CCT provider in the previous three (3) years prior to employment with the CCT ambulance provider.
• Certification in any of the following is desirable but not required: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN); Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN); Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).

Critical Care Transport Nurses utilize their training and experience to provide Basic and Advanced Life Support during high-risk ambulance transport. Working alongside specially trained EMTs, the CCT Transport Nurse provides direct patient care to patients that may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, IV-infused medications, and ventilators. Transports are generally for critically ill patients who are being moved between hospitals and/or facilities.

Competitive compensation with daily overtime paid for all hours worked over 8 hours on short shifts (10-, 11- or 12-hour shifts) Premier Ambulance pays overtime after the 8th hour worked in a day.

Premier provides non-emergency, 9-1-1 ambulance services and participates in regular strike team deployments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout critical care transports.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex and/or critical medical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice and applicable protocols.
• Report any problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the CCT Manager.
• Manage and monitor advanced medical equipment and life-support therapies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient care documentation and transport records.
• Communicate effectively with sending and receiving facilities, patients, and families.
• Follow Premier Ambulance clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentoring and providing clinical leadership to the EMTs on the crew.
• Maintain readiness of the transport unit, medical equipment, and supplies.

Employment Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free continuing education and skills training
• Certification assistance
• Full uniforms provided
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Support for professional and clinical development

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (Within 90 days of hire) * Two years of experience in a critical care environment (ER, ICU) in a large tertiary care facility that provides high acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
• CCRN, CEN, or other relevant specialty certification preferred.
• CCT/transport experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, if applicable.
• Emergency Room Critical Care or ICU: 2 years (Required)

Premier Ambulance is proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).

CAAS accreditation recognizes ambulance service providers that meet rigorous standards for quality, safety, patient care, and operational excellence. These standards are designed to promote high-quality EMS practices and may exceed applicable regulatory requirements.