RN Neonatal Transport

vTech Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse to provide specialized care during ground transport of infants and pediatric patients requiring higher levels of care. The RN collaborates with respiratory therapists and APNs to transfer patients safely to a tertiary facility.

Required experience includes pediatric/neonatal critical care transport, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications, and strong clinical assessment with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice; compact license recognition.
• Minimum 2 years pediatric/neonatal nursing experience, including ground transport.
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in pediatric and neonatal populations.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care during ground transport of infants and pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists and APNs to safely transfer patients to a tertiary care facility.
• Be ready to float to NICU, PICU, or pediatric units as needed.
• Work three 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) per week and every other weekend.

Skills

RN license

Pediatric/neonatal nursing

BLS

NRP

PALS

Critical thinking

Communication

Ground transport experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care during ground transportation of infants and pediatric patients requiring higher levels of care. This role involves collaboration with respiratory therapists and advanced practice providers to safely transfer patients from surrounding hospitals, emergency rooms, labor and delivery units, and NICUs to a tertiary care facility. The RN must have experience in pediatric/neonatal critical care transport and the ability to function effectively in dynamic and urgent environments.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in the state of practice, including compact license recognition.
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric/neonatal nursing experience, including ground transport experience.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in pediatric and neonatal populations.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Charge nurse experience in pediatric or neonatal critical care settings.
• Experience working in NICU, PICU, or pediatric inpatient units.

Special Considerations

• Must be able to float to bedside nursing roles in NICU, PICU, or pediatric units as needed.
• No on-call requirements; however, flexibility to cover shifts and transport assignments is expected.
• Position supports ground transportation within the Seattle area and surrounding hospitals.
• Candidates separated from previous non-Swedish Providence facilities for at least 3 months are eligible for travel contracts.

Scheduling

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) per week.
• Work every other weekend.