SCTU RN - PD

Virtua West Jersey Health Sys; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, seeks a Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse for per diem, part-time on-site shifts. The SCT nurse provides care during inter-facility transports, leads a multidisciplinary team, and documents care with precision.

Requires NJ RN license, ACLS/PALS/CPR, EMT preferred, and a valid driver's license. The role offers day-shift opportunities with per diem classification and benefits as part of Virtua’s comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• ACLS, PALS, and CPR certifications required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey (RN).
• BSN preferred; graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment during transports.
• Functions as crew leader on a multidisciplinary care team.
• Documents patient assessment, treatment and transfer of care thoroughly.
• Responds to quality assurance requests accurately and efficiently.
• Manages changing situations with standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Maintains Virtua-owned equipment and property in a safe, clean, secure manner.
• Performs vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift.
• Ensures SCTU readiness for service at all times.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

CPR

Education

RN License New Jersey

BSN preferred

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Voorhees - 106 Carnie Blvd.

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations:

Job Summary:

The role of the Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Nurse is to provide the required care during transport between designated facilities by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s needs during each encounter. The SCT Nurse demonstrates leadership by adhering to standards of patient care, providing the highest level of customer service and by directing the multidisciplinary patient care team. The SCT Nurse accepts the responsibility of creating an environment which promotes healing and wellness, demonstrated by delivery of positive patient and family-centered care services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessment and provides appropriate treatment according to established protocols and medical command during all patient transports.
• Functions as the crew leader on a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Accurately and completely documents patient assessment, treatment, response to treatment and transfer of care upon completion of every incident.
• Accurately and efficiently responds to all quality assurance requests.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations and demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Maintains all Virtua owned equipment and property in a safe, clean and secure manner.
• Performs vehicle and equipment check at the start of each shift.
• Ensures that the SCTU is ready for service at all times.

Position Qualifications Required:

• Required Experience: (1) year minimum nursing experience required, (2) years nursing experience preferred in an Emergency Department or a Critical Care Unit. Strong critical thinking skills required with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team during delivery of patient care.
• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Training / Certification / Licensure: ACLS, PALS, CPR certifications required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver’s license. Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required. Current CCRN certification or CEN certification preferred.

Hourly Rate:

• $60.05

Benefits:

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For more benefits information

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That’s our mission.

We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.