NICU Transport RN

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock is seeking a NICU Transport RN to join the Neonatal Intensive Care team. This role leads critical transport operations, attends high-risk deliveries, and collaborates with the transport Respiratory Therapist to stabilize neonates before and during transfer by helicopter or ambulance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of NICU RN experience, BSN preferred, and current BLS/NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of current RN experience in NICU.
• BSN preferred.
• Certifications include BLS, NRP; RNC-NIC preferred; RNC-NIC required after first year on team.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations for NICU patients and collaborate with the transport Respiratory Therapist.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and stabilize neonates during transfer.
• Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulances.
• Train others and participate actively on the transport team.
• Place UVC and perform intubation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

NICU Transport RN

Job ID: 62791

Location: BHMC-Little Rock

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care

Contract Type: Part Time

Working Hours: 7a-7p (Day shift)

Summary

The transport RN holds an important leadership role with the NICU. They are responsible for attending high risk deliveries, performing lifesaving interventions and stabilizing the sick neonate alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist. They are also great communicators who relate well with the medical team, families, and co- workers. The transport RN acts as an ambassador for our NICU and encourages a professional work environment. Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulances. Train others and be an active participant of the transport team. Be able to place UVC and be able to intubate as needed.

Other Information

Minimum of 3 years of current RN experience in NICU. BSN preferred. Excellent assessment skills, be able to perform in high stress/crisis situations, be able to perform all standard emergency and stabilization interventions as outlined in NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E and Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. Leadership, flexibility, independence, takes initiative, intelligence, inquisitiveness, and ability to solve problems and exercise good clinical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and excellent public relations skills. Certifications include BLS, NRP, RNC-NIC preferred. RNC-NIC required after first year of being on team. Work the assigned preceptors schedule to ensure continuity.

Must be able to meet a body weight limit of less than 230 lbs due to safety protocols and equipment limitations when performing patient lifts and during flight operations.

This job will be authorized 48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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