Pediatric Flight Nurse – Night Transport Specialist

Mercy Co; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking an experienced Pediatric Transport RN to join the team.

This full-time night position focuses on transporting pediatric patients with critical care needs, including helicopter transfers, while delivering high-quality bedside care beyond the traditional setting. You will stabilize patients, perform necessary interventions, monitor vitals and labs, and participate in multidisciplinary team decisions.

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 up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilize pediatric patients for transport.
• Provide continuous nursing care during helicopter transfers.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Interpret monitoring, laboratory, and diagnostic information.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide safe, effective patient handoffs using 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

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Team communication

Monitoring interpretation

Education

RN nursing degree

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS

ACLS/ALS

NRP

ENPC

TNCC

PEARS

STABLE

Job description

Mercy St. Louis is seeking an experienced Pediatric Transport RN to join the team.

This full-time night position focuses on transporting pediatric patients with critical care needs, including helicopter transfers, while delivering high-quality bedside care beyond the traditional setting. You will stabilize patients, perform necessary interventions, monitor vitals and labs, and participate in multidisciplinary team decisions.