Pediatric Transport RN

medstarambulance; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medstarambulance is launching a Pediatric Critical Care Transport program in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking experienced PICU or NICU nurses to deliver ICU-level care in a mobile setting with new equipment and updated clinical pathways.

This role involves critical responsibilities such as managing ventilators and working in collaboration with clinical partners. Candidates must possess an active Michigan RN license and have at least three years of relevant experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a new program.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent experience in PICU or NICU.
• Must have PALS, NRP, ACLS, ATCN/TNCC, or be able to acquire within specified period.
• CNPT (NCC) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICU-level care during interfacility transport.
• Manage ventilators, advanced airways, vasoactive infusions.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical partners.

Skills

PICU experience

NICU experience

Ability to manage ventilators

Continuous physiologic monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Active Michigan RN license

PALS certification

NRP certification

ACLS certification

ATCN/TNCC certification

Job description

Medstar is launching a Pediatric Critical Care Transport program, and welcoming experienced nurses to help shape it from the ground up.

This is not a legacy program with incremental updates. It is a modern transport model built for today’s pediatric patients, with new equipment, updated clinical pathways, and a focused investment in specialty care.

If you are a PICU or NICU nurse who wants to take your critical care skills beyond the hospital walls and into a purpose-built mobile ICU environment, this is your opportunity.

What Makes This Different

• Newly structured pediatric transport program
• All new vehicle and clinical equipment
• Updated clinical pathways aligned with current evidence
• Dedicated specialty transport resources
• Strong physician and health system collaboration

You will deliver ICU-level care during interfacility transport, managing ventilators, advanced airways, vasoactive infusions, and continuous physiologic monitoring in a mobile setting. You will work alongside clinical partners who understand high-acuity care and expect excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license
• 3 years of recent PICU or NICU experience
• PALS, NRP, ACLS, ATCN/TNCC required (may be acquired within defined time period)
• CNPT (NCC) within 6 months of hire
• Ability to meet physical demands of transport
• Previous or current paramedic license preferred