RN - Helicopter Critical Care Transport

90% FTE, 12 hour day/night shift rotation, including every other weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. The specific base location is yet to be determined.

Be part of something remarkable

Every minute counts when caring for critically ill or injured patients of all ages.


We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide emergency critical care and hospital-level care either from the scene of an accident or transporting inter-facility from hospital to hospital.
• Make a huge difference in the outcome of patients, while partnering with EMS, outside hospitals, and your team to transport the patient to a higher level of care.
• Spend time working in a truly dynamic environment that is always changing and never predictable.
• Work as a one-on-one partner with an attending emergency medicine physician.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of recent experience in air medical transport or three (3) years of recent experience in ICU Required
• 5 years experience in an Emergency Department Required
• 5 years of combined ED and ICU experience Required
• Patient transport experience Preferred
• Air medical transport experience Preferred
• EMS experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing requirements Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Upon Hire or
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Upon Hire or
• Trauma Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC) Upon Hire or
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Upon Hire
• Certified Flight RN (CFRN) within 18 months Required or
• Certified Transport RN (CTRN) within 18 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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