Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - Life Flight Network - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health Life Flight Network seeks a Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse to provide emergency nursing care to patients transported via ground Mobile Intensive Care Unit and rotor wing aircraft. You will assess, plan, organize, document, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider, working with patients across all age groups including neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This role offers progression toward rotor wing flight cross-training if interested and openings become available.

You will serve as a professional representative of Bon Secours Mercy Health to the community, act as an educator to professional groups and emergency medical services, and help promote Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers.

Required Qualifications

• Current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio
• 3 years of professional nursing experience in critical care with at least 1 year of emergency care experience
• CAMTS approved advanced certification (CFRN or CTRN) required or obtained within 18 months of hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• TNCC and ITLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire
• FEMA 100, 200, and 700 certifications required within 6 months of hire
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification required within 6 months of hire

Education

• Minimum: 2-year Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Michigan Registered Nurse license (required for Wauseon Flight Base)
• EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)
• Michigan EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)

Required Skills and Abilities

• Analytical abilities and sound nursing knowledge
• Problem-solving skills for effective formulation and implementation of patient care plans
• Appropriate documentation of patient condition and pertinent information
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel
• Leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs
• Ability to maintain good public relations for the institution

Orientation and Training

• 16-week minimum orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and continuing education support

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.