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VIGILINT is a unique medical operations company that provides advisory, planning, logistics, medical operations, and crisis management services to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and government clients. The nature of our clientele and the type of work we engage in demand unparalleled excellence, handled with the utmost discretion. VIGILINT’s team is tight-knit. Our world-class physicians, subject matter experts, and operational staff work side-by-side to solve complex medical emergencies around the globe. The work is fast-paced and different every day. Employees are empowered to lean in, work creatively and collaboratively to find new solutions to emerging problems.

MSRT Registered Nurse: Must be available for at least one (1) ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events. This position will be available to support Mobile Surgical Resuscitation Team activities to include:

Provide critical care nursing in austere and limited resource environments
Work with other members of a small team to provide direct and individualized nursing care to critical and postoperative patients. This includes routine and invasive hemodynamic monitoring, full spectrum medication administration and medical documentation.
Provide consultation and advice to patients and customers as the nursing care subject matter expert
Administers intravenous fluids, vasoactive medications and blood products
Prepare equipment, and aid providers during examination and treatment of patients
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
As needed, conduct Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) missions for ICU level patients
Assist with the provision of and direction of routine (Sick Call) medicine
Performs special staff functions as required
Perform basic medical training and instruction when requested

Flight Nurse: Must be available for at least one (1) ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events.This position will be available to support Critical Care Evacuation Teams, Rotary Wing, and Fixed Wing activities to include:.

Provide critical care nursing in austere and limited resource environments
Evaluate the condition of critically ill patients upon flight arrival and commencing with treatment
Perform advanced critical care interventions and monitors vitals throughout the flight
Administer intravenous fluids, vasoactive medications and blood products
Prepare equipment, and aid providers during examination and treatment of patients
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
Manage a ventilator with limited or no additional support
Work with other members of a small team
Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
Perform special staff functions as required
Perform medical training and instruction when requested
Must be a legal resident of one of the 50 U.S. states; residency in a U.S. territory does not meet this requirement.

Active SECRET or higher security clearance
Current and unrestricted license in the United States or U.S. Territory
Current US Board Certification as a CCRN or CEN
Current/active civilian practice to maintain clinical currency during non-deployed periods
Experience shall include deployment in austere or combat-like conditions in Role 1, 2, or 3 facilities
United States citizen
Bachelor level graduate from an Accredited Registered Nursing Program
Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
Current United States Passport that will not expire within 1 year of employment

STRONGLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds, must meet the anthropometric standards of assigned platform
CFRN certification within 1 year of employment
Current PHLTS certification
Minimum five (5) years of RN experience (Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience to serve as a SME)
Minimum of five (5) years U.S. Military or Government Sponsored experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ of CCRN or CEN experience
Must meet anthropometric standards of assigned platform
Successful candidates may be invited for an in-person assessment process
TNCC or ATCN training or equivalents
TPATC course completion within 1 year of employment
U.S. Military or Government Sponsored deployment within the last 3 years in an austere environment and combat-like conditions
Experience working in the Military Special Operations Community
Previous experience providing critical care patient transport on flight and ground platforms
Previous Forward Resuscitation Surgical Team/Forward Surgical Team (FRST/FST) and/or CCAT experience

Base Compensation: Highly competitive within the space.

VIGILINT is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k), and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

VIGILINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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