Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse

MEP Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a skilled pediatric transport nurse to deliver evidence-based, family-centered nursing care during ground and air medical transport. The role focuses on stabilizing critically ill children and providing advanced interventions per transport protocols.

The nurse will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure safe handoffs, and operate under the medical director’s guidance to deliver high-quality clinical support in dynamic transport environments.

Qualifications

• Pediatric critical care nursing knowledge and clinical judgement required.
• Ability to follow transport protocols and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor pediatric patients with a focus on stability during transport.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and sending/receiving facilities.
• Communicate effectively across care settings to support safe handoffs.
• Operate under the direction of the medical director to deliver clinical support.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Clinical judgement

High-acuity assessment

Time-sensitive decision making

Interfacility collaboration

Family-centered care

Procedural skills

Education

BSN or higher

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Role:

Deliver evidence-based, family-centered nursing care to critically ill children during ground and air medical transport.

Key Duties

• Assess and monitor pediatric patients with a focus on stability during transport.
• Provide advanced nursing interventions aligned with established transport protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and with sending and receiving facilities.
• Communicate effectively across care settings to support safe handoffs and continuity of care.
• Operate under the direction of the medical director to deliver appropriate clinical support.

Qualifications/skills

• Strong pediatric critical care nursing knowledge and clinical judgement.
• Competence in monitoring, high‑acuity assessment, and time‑sensitive decision‑making.
• Proven collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary and interfacility teams.
• Commitment to family‑centered care and patient/family support throughout transport.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain safe, high‑quality care in both ground and air settings.