Pediatric Flight Nurse - Night Transport

Mercy Co; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for full-time nights to bring expert pediatric care to the transport environment.

You’ll assess and stabilize children for transfer, provide continuous nursing care during helicopter moves, interpret monitoring data, and coordinate across teams to ensure safe handoffs and family involvement. Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license (MO or compact), BLS certification, and the ability to meet

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
• Current RN license in the hiring state and/or applicable compact license
• BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a transport environment, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize pediatric patients for transport
• Provide continuous nursing care during helicopter transfers
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Interpret monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic information
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and the multidisciplinary team
• Provide safe, effective patient handoffs using tools such as SBAR
• Coordinate care across departments and facilities
• Involve patients and families in care decisions and education
• Advocate for patient safety, privacy, and dignity throughout the transport process

Skills

Pediatric care

Critical care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS certification

PALS/ACLS/NRP

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for full-time nights to bring expert pediatric care to the transport environment.

You’ll assess and stabilize children for transfer, provide continuous nursing care during helicopter moves, interpret monitoring data, and coordinate across teams to ensure safe handoffs and family involvement. Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license (MO or compact), BLS certification, and the ability to meet