RN - Transport Staff Nurse

CHKD Medical Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHKD Medical Group in Norfolk, VA, seeks an RN Transport Staff Nurse to provide specialized care during inter-facility transfers. The role emphasizes leadership in high-acuity transport and coordination with mobile ICU teams and aircraft to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and at least three years in NICU/PICU or Pediatric ED/critical care, with CPR, PALS/NRP, and FBI background checks completed as required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years NICU, PICU, and/or Pediatric ED or relevant critical care experience.
• PALS and/or NRP required.
• CPR training required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care for the assigned patient population.
• Respond to inter-facility transport requests using mobile ICU units and rotor and fixed wing aircraft.
• Collaborate with transport team members to ensure safety of all transport operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The RN - Transport Staff Nurse plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Reports to departmental management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.

Responds to inter-facility transport requests utilizing mobile intensive care units and rotor and fixed wing aircraft.

Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred.

Minimum of three years NICU, PICU, and/or Pediatric ED or relevant critical care experience required.

Department specific RN certification preferred.

CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Strong leadership abilities and communication skills required.

PALS and/or NRP required.

Increased Security Clearance for job role Required:FBI finger printing, criminal background, educational and personal reference check verification and clearance required for identified job roles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail]