Critical Care Transport Nurses - LA County

Critical Care Transport Nurses - LA County

Salary Range $54.00 - $70.00 Hourly

Come Join Us In The Field!

As a specialty care nurse with an ambulance company, registered nurses gain invaluable experience in high-acuity critical care while developing advanced skills in airway management, emergency interventions, and rapid patient assessment in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This role offers the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with paramedics and emergency medical teams, providing direct patient care during life-saving transports while maintaining clinical autonomy and utilizing critical thinking skills in challenging scenarios.

RNs seeking career advancement, diverse clinical experiences, and the rewarding challenge of making immediate, life-changing impacts on critically ill patients should consider this specialty position that combines the excitement of emergency medicine with comprehensive nursing care.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide Critical Patient Care During Transport - Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medical interventions, manage airways and ventilators, provide pain management, and deliver compassionate care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients

• Collaborate with Transport Team - Work seamlessly with paramedics, EMTs, and other healthcare providers while maintaining effective communication with medical control physicians, patients, and families throughout transport operations

• Complete Thorough Electronic Documentation - Utilize ePCR systems to accurately document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and responses while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements

• Manage and Maintain CCT Equipment - Conduct daily equipment inspections, ensure proper cleaning and sterilization, promptly report malfunctions or missing items to Support Services, and maintain familiarity with all medical equipment

• Respond to Emergency Situations
- Provide life-saving interventions in high-pressure scenarios while prioritizing patient safety, adhering to infection control protocols, and delivering culturally sensitive care

If you are interested in pivoting into a new setting of Healthcare to change up your environment, want to keep things fresh, or to challenge yourself, apply now and see what your next opportunity can look like!

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse (RN) on Life Line EMS's Critical Care Team (CCT), you are contracted employees through The 9 Line Company. CCT RN's role is central to the delivery of exceptional patient care during medical transport. Transports, and administers Critical Care and ALS treatment, to sick or injured persons in the pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, as authorized by the local EMS Agency Medical Director, by performing the following duties, within the prescribed scope of practice and all applicable regulatory guidelines for pre-hospital care.

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive and compassionate nursing care to patients in various critical and high-stress situations. Working collaboratively with all members of the Life Line team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our patients.

This position requires a California Registered Nurse's License, BLS/CPR certification, a minimum of two (2) years of recent critical care experience within the last 18 months, PALS and ACLS certifications, and a commitment to maintaining clinical excellence.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

At Life Line EMS, we recognize that each team member brings their unique skills, availability, and commitment to the organization. To align with this diversity and provide flexibility while ensuring we meet our patients' needs, we have established four commitment tiers for the CCT RNs. These tiers allow team members to choose their level of commitment, from Tier 1, which offers the lowest commitment, to Tier 4, the highest commitment level with a full-time, set schedule.

In addition to the commitment levels, we also offer night shift and weekend shift differentials. These tiers are designed to accommodate varying lifestyles and…