Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health is seeking a Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) to provide emergency nursing care to patients transported via the Mercy Health Life Flight Network. You will work as part of a two-person critical care transport team, assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care across all age groups including neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This position is based on a ground Mobile Intensive Care Unit with potential progression toward rotor wing flight cross-training if interested and openings become available. You will serve as a professional representative of Mercy Health to the community and assist in promoting St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers.

Schedule

• 36 scheduled weekly hours
• Night shift (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and efficient emergency nursing care to transported patients
• Assess, plan, organize, document, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider
• Serve as a professional representative of Mercy Health to the community
• Educate professional groups and emergency medical services
• Assist in providing care to patients of all age groups

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
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• CAMTS approved advanced certification (CFRN or CTRN) required or obtained within 18 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and International Trauma Life Support (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
• Analytical abilities, sound nursing knowledge, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel
• Demonstrated leadership skills for professional and community education programs
• 16-week minimum orientation period to acquire familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures

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)

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance and mental health resources
• Paid time off, parental leave, 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.