Registered Nurse (RN) Transporter

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Transporter to provide safe, timely, and appropriate intra-hospital monitored transport for adult patients. This part-time day shift position (days vary) requires a dedicated RN to ensure patient safety by following standard processes, maintaining equipment, and escalating issues when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Complete all pre- and post-transport procedures to ensure patient safety
• Provide face-to-face ISHAPED handoffs before and after each patient transport
• Report safety-related events according to hospital policy using the established reporting system
• Notify nurses to confirm patients are able to be transported and communicate with dispatch if problems develop
• Maintain potency of intravenous lines, high-risk medications, and critical care equipment during transport
• Monitor and manage all medical devices including IVs, catheters, and portable oxygen; notify the bedside RN and physician immediately if devices malfunction
• Maintain equipment such as monitors, ventilators, and drug infusions; demonstrate knowledge of airway management and crash cart locations
• Use transport tracking systems to acknowledge assignments, track job progress, and complete assignments
• Document each patient transport appropriately and communicate with clinical staff regarding patient readiness and special needs
• Maintain records of patient data including vital signs, procedures, medications, and patient responses
• Verify patient identification per hospital policy by asking patients to state their name and date of birth and comparing information on armbands
• Follow transport procedures and assist in moving patients using safe transport, moving procedures, and proper body mechanics
• Ensure safety, privacy, and comfort for each patient, including covering them with blankets for privacy and warmth
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or hold an active multi-state RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon start
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification upon start
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience with recent acute care setting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Education Requirements

• If you hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, you must meet with your nurse leader within 2 years of hire to: identify an accredited school for BSN completion, provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date, submit a review of transcripts showing required prerequisites and course timeline, and complete your BSN within 5 years of start date

Schedule

• Part-time day shift with days varying

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on your first day
• Up to $5,250 per year in tuition and education assistance
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for you, your spouse/partner, and your children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules