RN, Transport

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a dedicated RN, Transport to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with RTs and Paramedics to provide comprehensive care to Neonatal and Pediatric patients during transport by ground and air.

The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills and strong communication abilities. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience and a valid Texas nursing license. The role operates on the third shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU and/or Pediatric Emergency Department experience.
• Current license to practice professional Nursing in State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member to uphold the mission of Cook Children's Health Care System.
• Work in collaboration with RTs and Paramedics for patient care in various transport modes.
• Demonstrate sound judgement throughout the transport process.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Strong communication

Customer service skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Location: Meacham Airport

Department: Transport-Ground

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

The RN, Transport will function as a team member while upholding the mission, vision and values of Cook Children's Health Care System. This person will work in collaboration with RTs and Paramedics, in providing cares to the Neonatal and Pediatric population in all modes of transport, including ground ambulance, rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft. This person must possess critical thinking skills while practicing sound judgement throughout the transport process in varied settings. The RN, Transport will be self-motivated and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.

Shift: 7p - 7a

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3 year recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU and/or Pediatric Emergency Department experience or current Neonatal/Pediatric Transport experience.

Certification / Licensure

• Current license to practice professional Nursing in State of Texas.
• Current CPR.
• Current PALS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current NRP or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current ACLS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current TNCC or Department approved equivalent or must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Current STABLE or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current EMT or Paramedic license in the State of Texas or must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Current Advanced Certification (in area of practice and/or as approved by CCMC) or must obtain within 24 months of hire.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.