Respiratory Therapist

Priority Ondemand; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 44,400 - 62,708; Full time

Job summary

Priority Ondemand is seeking a Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (CCT-RN) in San Bernardino, CA. This role involves providing advanced nursing care during the transport of critically ill patients, collaborating with paramedics and physicians.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid California RN license, have recent experience in ICU or Emergency Department, and possess critical care assessment skills. The position offers a salary range of $32.23 to $45.52 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Minimum three (3) years recent ICU or Emergency Department experience.
• Critical Care Transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments before and throughout transport.
• Provide advanced cardiac, neurological, trauma, pediatric, and medical critical care during transport.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and transport events accurately.

Skills

Critical care assessment

Mechanical ventilation

Hemodynamic monitoring

Pharmacology

Advanced airway management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Pediatric critical care

Trauma care

Excellent communication

Sound clinical judgment

Ability to work independently

Strong teamwork skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced | Location: San Bernardino, CA 92373 | Position Type: CONFIRE EMS | Salary Range: $32.23 - $45.52 Hourly | Job Category: Patient Care / Patient Support

Position Summary

The Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (CCT‑RN) provides advanced nursing care during interfacility transports of critically ill and injured patients. Working collaboratively with paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, physicians, and receiving facilities, the CCT‑RN delivers high-quality patient care in accordance with California nursing regulations, EMS Authority standards, and CONFIRE clinical protocols. The CCT‑RN functions in a mobile critical care environment requiring sound clinical judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments before and throughout transport.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on physician orders and transport protocols.
• Provide advanced cardiac, neurological, trauma, pediatric, and medical critical care during transport.
• Manage ventilators, infusion pumps, vasoactive medications, sedation, blood products, invasive monitoring, and specialty equipment.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Perform medication administration within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with sending and receiving physicians regarding patient status.
• Ensure continuity of care throughout transport.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and transport events accurately.
• Serve as clinical leader of the transport team when assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical case reviews.
• Maintain readiness of ambulance equipment and medications.
• Participate in continuing education, competency assessments, and mandatory training.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• BSN preferred.

Licensure

• Current California Registered Nurse License in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years recent ICU or Emergency Department experience.
• Critical Care Transport experience preferred.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIH Stroke Scale (preferred)
• TNCC (preferred)
• CCRN (preferred)
• CTRN preferred within designated timeframe after hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Critical care assessment
• Mechanical ventilation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Pharmacology
• Advanced airway management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Pediatric critical care
• Trauma care
• Excellent communication
• Sound clinical judgment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong teamwork skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Push and pull stretchers.
• Work in confined ambulance environments.
• Sit, kneel, crouch, climb, bend, and reach frequently.
• Work 12–24 hour shifts.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Ambulances
• Hospitals
• Emergency departments
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Long‑term acute care hospitals
• Outdoor emergency environments

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence
• Patient Advocacy
• Safety Focus
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Accountability
• Compassion