Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Critical Care Transport RN provides emergency and critical care services during rotor, fixed wing, and surface transport, including mobile stroke, under direction of the nurse practitioner/physician, to referring and receiving facilities and/or agencies. During an assigned shift, the transport RN is responsible for the on-duty nurse practitioner for triage and deployment of medical management strategies and prescribed therapies.
How You'll Benefit
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Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance. For a full list of benefits, click here (https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/) .
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Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this position works 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm to 6:30am on 3 12-hr shifts. Day and night rotation occurs every 4 weeks as well as every other weekend and holiday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of individuals and documents responses of prescribed therapies of patients under their care during the various phases of transport
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Demonstrates clinical proficiency in the management of critically ill and injured patients, through ongoing evaluation, case review and in-service training
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Incorporates the understanding of flight physiology, environmental influences, and limitations of unstructured environments in the plan of care
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Communicates with medical control nurse practitioner/physician for patient care issues and management strategies.
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Maintains self, equipment, vehicles and aircraft in a mission ready state at all times, immediately after the completion of each mission.
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Participates in the triage of patients and the assignment of appropriate modes of transport, with nurse practitioner oversight when assigned as the clinical coordinator
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Participates in educational advancement and courses that are self-directed or as requested by the leadership, including public relations activities as assigned
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Conducts point-of-care laboratory testing as part of patient care and participates in requisite point-of-care testing maintenance procedures
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Other duties as assigned .
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio
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American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) upon hire
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AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire
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AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire
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United States Passport upon hire
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS100, IS 200 within 6 months of hire
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AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
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International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) provider, and ITLS advanced within 6 months of hire
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Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) within 24 months of hire or Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)
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National Certification Corporation (NCC) Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 24 months of hire for primary pediatric RN's
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Minimum of three years of RN experience in a critical care unit. Examples of critical care units include emergency departments, intensive care units, and critical care transport units
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Experience with airway management devices, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, central venous access devices, and arterial monitoring devices required
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Three years full-time paramedic experience with an accredited critical care transport program will equal one year of RN critical care experience for the purposes of the Medic-RN bridge Why You'll Love Working with Us:
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403(b) Savings & Investment Plan
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Investment Pension Plan (IPP)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Employee Discounts
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Dental and Vision Plans
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Life Insurance and Disability Want more information? Check out what our Critical Care Teams are all about and how it can inspire you: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/anytime-anywhere-critical-care-on-the-go See our air crews in action here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KjG-w4Sfm6k Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to perform in limited quarters, ground and air transport modes and in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing steps or ladders, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
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Medium Work - exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
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Passport required within 1 year of hire date. Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $35.50
Maximum hourly: $55.60
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
