Critical Care RN - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Northwest Ambulance Critical Care Transport; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching 5%

Paid time off based on experience

Job summary

A leading ambulance service provider in Mountlake Terrace, WA, seeks a Registered Nurse for their Critical Care Response Transport Team. This role involves delivering critical nursing care and patient transport, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have an active RN license and preferably three years of critical care experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions. Competitive hourly wages range from $51.91 to $83.12, depending on the shift.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience in critical care preferred.
• Certifications in ACLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessment and critical nursing care during transport.
• Supervise patient care and treatment.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function well in a high-pace and stressful environment

Education

Active and unencumbered RN license

BSN preferred

Prefer 3 years of experience in critical care

Job description

Job Overview

As a member of the Critical Care Response Transport Team, the Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, critical nursing care, and transport services to patients. The Nurse is responsible for supervising patient care, treatment, and assessment during transport. Duties include providing excellent patient care, safe lifting and transferring of patients, operating emergency vehicles safely, adhering to company policies, completing documentation, responding to dispatch instructions, maintaining safety standards, participating in continuing education, keeping vehicles and stations clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, communicating effectively, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Compensation & Sign‑On Bonus

We are offering a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for RNs accepting full‑time positions with an hourly commitment (see terms below). The bonus is payable in one installment in the first pay period following the required minimum hours and good standing.

Wages

• 24 Hour Shifts – Hourly position. Wage range: $51.91–$70.44 per hour, based on licensure length. Standard 48‑hour work week (some shifts may require an assigned debit day in week 4) – estimated annual compensation $140,000–$190,000. For 1 on 3 off schedules without a debit day in week 4 – $121,469–$164,829. Shifts are 24 hours; overtime is paid per applicable labor laws.
• 12 Hour Shifts – Hourly position. Wage range: $61.25–$83.12 per hour, based on licensure length. Expected hours per two‑week pay period: 84 hours. Estimated annual compensation $140,000–$190,000. Shifts are 12 hours; overtime is paid per applicable labor laws.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Prioritization and delegation skills
• Ability to function well in a high‑pace and stressful environment
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print
• English reading and conversational ability
• Road map, street sign, and address number reading ability
• Documentation in prescribed format
• Proficiency with all patient‑care equipment
• Retention of instructions in a timely and accurate manner

Education and Experience:

• Active and unencumbered RN license.
• Prefer 3 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department environment.
• Certified in ACLS and PALS prior to hire.
• Certified CEN and/or CCRN preferred.
• Patient Transport Experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• EMT‑B bridge course will be offered upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• Ability to bend and stoop, sit and stand for extended periods, possess hand‑eye‑foot coordination, color recognition, good manual dexterity, and ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Premium holiday rate of 1.5× regular rate for field employees working holiday shifts.
• Generous 401(k) program with employer matching up to 5% of salary.
• Paid time off at the rate of 2.3–4.7 hours per 40 hours worked (based on experience).
• Uniforms provided to all employees.

Educational Reimbursement: $1200 – The employer shall reimburse full‑time nurses $1,200 each year for courses/events related to nursing and specialized certifications (CCRN, CEN, CTRN) test and recertification fees, subject to pre‑authorization. Requests are responded to within 7 days and reimbursements are made within 30 days of submission.

Sign‑On Bonus Details

24 Hour Shift

Eligibility requires full‑time status and a minimum of 2,496 combined hours of work and paid time off (≈12 months). Termination of employment negates bonus entitlement.

12 Hour Shift

Eligibility requires full‑time status and a minimum of 2,184 combined hours of work and paid time off (≈12 months). Termination of employment negates bonus entitlement.