Critical Care Transport/Flight Nurse (RN) -NIGHTS - Military veterans preferred

Job DescriptionNemours is seeking a Transport Registered Nurse! We are currently hiring for night shift 7P-7A. Schedules will include every third weekend and every third holiday.SIGN ON BONUSThe Nemours Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to stabilize and transport sick and injured children. Our teams consist of two to four health care professionals, of which two are typically nurses. Direct medical command is supplied by board-certified pediatric intensivists. The CCTT nurse assumes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery and management of expert, specialty care of the critically ill or injured neonate, infant, child, or adolescent during inter-facility pediatric transports. Principal admitting diagnoses includes prematurity, respiratory illnesses, neurological disorders and trauma patients. The team uses specially-designed equipment to maintain or exceed the level of care provided by referring facilities, to include multi-parameter vital-sign monitors, high-flow oxygen delivery units, mechanical ventilators, Nitric Oxide delivery units, cooling units, compact infusion pumps and defibrillator/external pacemakers. Advanced procedures performed by CCTT staff include vascular access (intravenous and intraosseous), endotracheal intubation, chest decompression and advanced airway management.Learn more about Nemours Nursing!Requirements ASN required (must obtain BSN within 3 years) At least two (2) years of recent pediatric critical care nursing experience required Nursing Licenses: DE required to start. MD, PA, NJ to be obtained within 90 days of hire. American Heart Association BLS required for hire. Must have PALS, ACLS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire Must obtain ENPC, TNCC, Stable and NRP within one (1) year of date of hire Must obtain PHRN and DE EMT certification within two (2) years of hire National accredited nursing certification preferred Previous Transport experience preferred Bilingual preferredThe CCTT transports on average ten (10) patients daily. Ninety (90) percent of patients are transported by ambulance; the remaining patients are flown by helicopter. Patient placement includes specialty care units such as pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, cardiac intensive care, burn units, emergency and surgical units, as well as the general pediatric floors. In addition to performing inter-hospital transports, the CCTT staff assists with patient care in the PICU, NICU, and ED, and serves as resources to other nursing units within the hospital. The Nemours CCTT is honored to be one of only a few pediatric transport teams to offer and successfully transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).Eligibility for Sign on Bonus: 5k paid out to RN with 5 or more years of experience in transport or ICU setting Will stay within Transport Department with a 2 year commitment. *Applies to external applicants onlyAbout UsAs one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.About the Team At Nemours, Nursing is more than just a department, it is a philosophy embodied by every Nursing Associate - that we are shared guardians of children's health and joy. Our nurses have a gift for caring for children and the needs of their families. Our nurses support an environment of opportunity for personal growth and professional development, teaching each other, and our patients and families important aspects of care. Throughout Nemours, in our hospitals, specialty care clinics, and in outpatient and inpatient settings, our nurses use their expertise and knowledge to translate research into evidence-based practice, continuously improving the safety and quality of our family-centered care.