RN, Transport

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation provided

No on-call but every other weekend

Job summary

The RN, Transport at Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX, serves neonatal and pediatric patients during transport via ground ambulances, rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft, collaborating with RTs and Paramedics.

The role requires critical thinking, strong communication and customer service, with orientation of about 6 months. Shift is 7p–7a; no on-call, but every other weekend is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Texas RN license and current CPR.
• Neonatal/Pediatric ICU or Transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during transport by ground ambulance, rotor wing, and fixed wing.
• Collaborate with RTs and Paramedics for safe handoffs.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation during transport.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

## RN, TransportApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119494**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** **Our Transport team at Cook Children's is a highly specialized team that cares for the highest acuity of neonatal and pediatric patients. We currently have 8 ambulances, 1 helicopter and 2 jets. Orientation is approximately 6 months. No On-Call but every other weekend requirements.** **Weight requirement is <250 lbs with all gear.** **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.