Registered Nurse - Critical Care Transport

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Center Valley is seeking an Emergency/Critical Care Transport RN to provide high‑quality patient care during transport by ground or air, ensuring safety and timely delivery of life‑saving interventions.

You will collaborate with emergency providers, document care, and follow transport protocols while maintaining clear communication with receiving facilities. Requires PA RN license and specialized nursing certification; 12‑hour shifts; onsite roles.

Qualifications

• 3 years Emergency and/or Critical Nursing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment in critical decisions and patient care.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and EMR systems.
• Appropriate lifesupport certifications may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from treatment centers and reports condition and responses.
• Provides emergency interventions and prepares for transport (ground or helicopter).
• Follows protocols for illnesses and injuries; acts as primary/secondary caregiver.
• Evaluates patients across all ages and documents care consistently.
• Coordinates post-transport activities and maintains equipment readiness.
• Maintains contact with transport coordinator regarding issues.
• Implements treatment plans for life‑threatening conditions.
• Complies with decontamination and safety guidelines.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Sound judgment

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Specialized Diploma Registered Nurse

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA

NLC Compact State RN License

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse

BLS - Basic Life Support

Pre-Hospital RN

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR applications

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Administers patient care for all patient care activities during the care and transport of patients to the hospital. Provides safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, while providing basic and critical care life support. Assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to critical patients.

Job Duties

• Transports sick and injured persons to and from treatment centers and reports the patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating protocols.
• Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
• Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
• Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Maintains contact with transport coordinator on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
• Implements treatment plans and options for various life-threatening medical conditions.
• Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
• Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
• Follows network/department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Registered Nurse
• 3 years Emergency and/or Critical Nursing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse BCEN - State of Pennsylvania or
• CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse BCEN - State of Pennsylvania
• Pre-Hospital RN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or
• NLC Compact State RN License - Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or
• Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

3950 Oakhurst Dr

Primary Location

Center Valley- Oakhurst Drive

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

12-hour variable schedule