Staff Nurse, EMS Critical Care Transport, Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark NJ Newark, NJ 07103, US

$57.50 / hour

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse (Critical Care Transport) position is to provide and direct the critical care treatment and transport of patients in the hospital setting to the most appropriate facility. Provides pre-hospital Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS, ALS) and hospital patient care. As a member of the patient care team, under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and under the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse and EMS Coordinator, the Staff Nurse will treat patients of all ages and from all populations who experience serious illness or injury, using age and population appropriate equipment and techniques to safely assess, treat, lift, move and transport patients to an appropriate medical facility, while completing all required documentation and other assigned duties supporting efficient EMS operations and representing University Hospital and EMS in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Deliver critical care treatment and coordinate patient transport to the most appropriate facility
Provide both pre-hospital and in-hospital care, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Work as part of the patient care team under the direction of a Medical Control Physician (MCP)
Operate under the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse and EMS Coordinator
Assess, treat, and manage patients of all ages and populations experiencing serious illness or injury
Use age-appropriate equipment and techniques for safe patient care
Safely lift, move, and transport patients in various care settings
Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all patient care and transport activities
Support efficient EMS operations and fulfill all assigned responsibilities
Maintain a professional and positive representation of University Hospital and EMS services

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of critical care nursing experience in an ICU or Emergency Department
Previous Ground Transport experience as a Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) Transport Nurse preferred
Preferred: At least 2 years of EMS driving experience with a good driving record

Additional Requirements:

Ability to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test
Must be able to wear an N95 particulate filter respirator in accordance with PEOSHA standards
Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred

Licensure & Certifications (must be current and in good standing):

NJ Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred
Valid driver’s license with NJ driving privileges (must meet DOT/MVC regulations for assigned vehicle type)
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider OR specialty certifications/training per NJAC 8:41-1.1

Additional Certifications/Training:

Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100 preferred
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Awareness
NJ Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification required within 1 year of employment and must be maintained thereafter

Compensation

The expected hourly rate is $57.50, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.

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