Pediatric Transport RN - Night Shift (Flight/Helicopter)

Mercy Co; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for night shifts to deliver expert pediatric care during inter-facility and helicopter transports. You will stabilize patients, monitor them continuously, and coordinate handoffs with the medical team in high-acuity, time-critical scenarios.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to safe, patient-centered transport.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current RN license in MO 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 team.
• Provide safe handoffs using SBAR and coordinate care across departments.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for safety and dignity.

Skills

Pediatric care

Critical care

SBAR communication

Flight transport coordination

Education

BSN

Job description

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric Transport RN for night shifts to deliver expert pediatric care during inter-facility and helicopter transports. You will stabilize patients, monitor them continuously, and coordinate handoffs with the medical team in high-acuity, time-critical scenarios.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to safe, patient-centered transport.