Pediatric Transport RN — Night Shift & Flight Care

Mercy Co; University City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for the St. Louis campus to provide specialized pediatric care during transport, including helicopter transfers.

The role is full-time with night shifts, requiring an RN with pediatric experience and the ability to work in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Mercy emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and family-centered care during transport.

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 lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds in a transport environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Education

RN degree from accredited program

MO or compact RN license

Tools

PALS

ACLS

NRP

BLS

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for the St. Louis campus to provide specialized pediatric care during transport, including helicopter transfers.

The role is full-time with night shifts, requiring an RN with pediatric experience and the ability to work in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Mercy emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and family-centered care during transport.