Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport RN

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) seeks an experienced RN to provide optimum critical and emergency care for pediatric and neonatal patients during interfacility transport by aircraft or ambulance. You will assess and treat patients, monitor condition during transport, coordinate with flight and ground teams, and ensure equipment readiness while complying with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong communication, ability to stay calm under pressure, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or nursing diploma required.
• Three (3) years neonatal, pediatric intensive care or pediatric emergency experience.
• Valid RN license, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Ability to lift and move patients up to 250 pounds and work in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, administers, and documents nursing care for patients during transport.
• Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients and monitors condition during transport.
• Guides assisting personnel in patient care.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and functional; reports equipment failures.
• Promotes a positive image of the hospital and participates in community outreach.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care during flight transport and maintains documentation.
• Participates in disaster preparedness and EMS unit operations.
• Duties may be adjusted by management as needed.

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) seeks an experienced RN to provide optimum critical and emergency care for pediatric and neonatal patients during interfacility transport by aircraft or ambulance. You will assess and treat patients, monitor condition during transport, coordinate with flight and ground teams, and ensure equipment readiness while complying with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong communication, ability to stay calm under pressure, and commitment to