Critical Care Transport Nurse: Flight & Ground Specialist

MedStar Health; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Transport RN to deliver expert patient care in air and ground operations. You will assess complex needs, perform advanced airway techniques, and monitor devices during inter-facility transfer.

The role requires a BSN (waiver possible with a plan), 3+ years of adult ICU/ED experience, and active RN licenses in DC/MD (VA preferred). Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required; waiver possible with a plan to achieve BSN within five years and approval of leadership.
• Three years adult critical care experience in ICU/ED at academic or tertiary center.
• RN license in DC and MD within 60 days; VA license preferred; CPR/ACLS/PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert critical care nursing care during air and ground transport.
• Assesses complex patient needs, prioritizes care, and delegates tasks as needed.
• Performs airway management and advanced life support during transport.
• Monitors invasive and non-invasive devices and documents data per protocol.
• Maintains readiness of equipment and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical care experience

Ambulatory/air transport coordination

Team communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Waiver to BSN within five years

Tools

Airway management equipment

Intra-aortic balloon pump/ventricular assist devices monitoring

Vital signs monitoring devices

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Critical Care Transport RN to deliver expert patient care in air and ground operations. You will assess complex needs, perform advanced airway techniques, and monitor devices during inter-facility transfer.

The role requires a BSN (waiver possible with a plan), 3+ years of adult ICU/ED experience, and active RN licenses in DC/MD (VA preferred). Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.