Pedi Transport Specialist PRN

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a registered nurse with pediatric critical care experience to provide critical care and safe transport for critically ill children by air or ground ambulances. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, adherence to guidelines, and acting as a mentor to peers.

Applicants must have two years of pediatric critical care experience and hold BLS, PALS, ACLS, with NRP or instructor status within the first 3 months.

Qualifications

• RN with a minimum of two years of recent pediatric critical care experience.
• Required BLS, PALS, and ACLS (provider or instructor).
• NRP (provider or instructor) required within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of a nationally recognized trauma program within six months of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care and safe transport to critically ill and injured pediatric patients via fixed wing, rotor wing and ground ambulance.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and established guidelines to function as a mobile intensive care unit.
• Serve as a clinical role model, resource, and mentor for colleagues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Mentor/coach

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

PALS

ACLS

NRP

Trauma program

Job description

Provide critical care and safe transport to critically ill and injured pediatric patients via fixed wing, rotor wing and ground ambulance. Utilize critical thinking skills and established guidelines to function as a mobile intensive care unit. Serve as a clinical role model, resource, and mentor for colleagues.

EDUCAION/EXPERIENCE

Registered nurse with a minimum of two years of recent pediatric critical care experience. Required BLS, PALS, and ACLS (provider or instructor). NRP (provider or instructor) required within 3 months of hire. Completion of a nationally recognized trauma program within six months of hire. BSN preferred.

LICENSURE

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required. Professional certification such as CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CPEN, or C-NPT required within six months of hire.