Nurse Maternal Transport Specialist

University Health Careers; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a Nurse Maternal Transport Specialist to provide safe, specialized medical transport by air (rotor or fixed wing) or ground ambulance for high-risk obstetric patients and new mothers requiring higher levels of care. The role emphasizes clinical leadership and mentorship within a regional obstetrical network.

Candidates should be an Registered Nurse with 2 years in Labor & Delivery or related ICU, hold current NRP, BLS, and ACLS certifications; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery or related ICU
• Current NRP, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required
• BSN preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, specialized medical transport via air or ground for high-risk obstetric patients
• Serve as clinical role model and mentor for women’s health colleagues
• Utilize protocols to function within a mobile high-risk obstetrical system

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing expertise

Patient transport

Education

RN license in Texas

BSN preferred

Tools

NRP certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide safe, specialized medical transport via air (rotor or fixed wing) or ground ambulance for high risk and/or critically ill obstetric patients, obstetric patients transferred to a higher level of care due to fetal indications, or the delivered mother requiring higher level of care than what is available at the referring facility. The (Nurse) Maternal Transport Specialist utilizes critical thinking skills and established protocols to function within a mobile high risk obstetrical system. The transport specialist also serves as a clinical role model, expert resource, and mentor for women’s health colleagues within the organization and throughout the region.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery or related ICU experience. Required current NRP, BLS certification and ACLS certification. BSN preferred.

LICENSURE

Current professional license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.