Pediatric Transport RN — Flight & Ground Night Shift

Mercy Co; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for full-time night shifts to extend pediatric nursing care into transport operations, including helicopter transfers.

As a key member of the transport team, you will assess and stabilize patients, provide continuous care, and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary crew to ensure safe handoffs. The role requires a nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS, and the ability to meet the physical demands of transport in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in hiring state 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

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Clinical nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for full-time night shifts to extend pediatric nursing care into transport operations, including helicopter transfers.

As a key member of the transport team, you will assess and stabilize patients, provide continuous care, and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary crew to ensure safe handoffs. The role requires a nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS, and the ability to meet the physical demands of transport in a fast-paced,