Critical Care Interfacility Transport RN

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead interfacility transports, delivering advanced and critical care from initial contact to handoff. Working within Montana scope and Bozeman Health protocols, you collaborate with a Paramedic and EMT team to assess, treat, and monitor patients during transport.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, communication with dispatch and receiving facilities, and readiness of ambulance and equipment, with on-call expectations and potential for

Qualifications

• Montana RN license required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS required within 60 days of start.
• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months or existing.
• Valid MT driver's license with MVR.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Critical Care Transport Paramedic/Critical Care Paramedic partner to establish the plan of care; coordinate and deliver advanced/critical care interventions per protocol and medical direction.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, interpret diagnostics, and continually reassess patient status; adjust interventions to meet transport goals and changing conditions.
• Administer medications, titrate critical infusions, manage advanced airways, provide ventilatory support, and perform approved procedures within scope and authorization.
• Prepare, load, secure, and monitor patients and required transport equipment with the team; verify equipment readiness and security prior to movement.
• Use communication systems and GPS to coordinate with dispatch, team members, and receiving facilities; follow radio and telephone etiquette standards.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough electronic patient care reports (ePCR) and transport documentation; deliver concise, structured handoffs to receiving staff.
• Maintain ambulance and equipment readiness through daily check-offs, cleaning, restocking, and function testing; document deficiencies and arrange service as needed.
• Monitor weather, road, and safety conditions; conduct risk assessments and fatigue scoring; participate in pre-briefs and debriefs.
• Participate in QA/QI activities, skills maintenance, drills, and continuing education; incorporate evidence-based practice updates.
• Serve as a clinical role model and resource to internal and external partners; provide professional customer service and education as requested.
• Perform base duties and additional tasks as assigned to support transport operations.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Critical care assessment

Patient monitoring

Ventilator management

Medication administration

Team communication

Education

RN License

BSN (preferred)

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Tools

ePCR systems

Transport equipment familiarity

Job description

Bozeman Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead interfacility transports, delivering advanced and critical care from initial contact to handoff. Working within Montana scope and Bozeman Health protocols, you collaborate with a Paramedic and EMT team to assess, treat, and monitor patients during transport.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, communication with dispatch and receiving facilities, and readiness of ambulance and equipment, with on-call expectations and potential for