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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for critical care transport rn in Florida is $1,656.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,315.38 and $1,982.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Critical Care Transport RN?

A Critical Care Transport RN is a registered nurse specially trained to provide advanced medical care to critically ill or injured patients while they are being transported between healthcare facilities or from an emergency site to a hospital. These nurses work on ambulances, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft and are skilled in emergency procedures, patient assessment, and the use of specialized equipment. They play a vital role in stabilizing patients during transit and communicating with receiving medical teams to ensure continuity of care.

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To thrive as a Critical Care Transport RN, you need advanced clinical skills in emergency and critical care nursing, along with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CFRN or CEN. Familiarity with portable life-support equipment, cardiac monitors, ventilators, and mobile documentation systems is essential. Exceptional decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for working effectively in high-pressure, unpredictable environments. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure patient safety and continuity of care during transport, often in life-threatening situations.

What are some common challenges faced by Critical Care Transport RNs, and how can they prepare for them?

Critical Care Transport RNs often work in high-pressure environments where they must make quick, independent decisions during patient transfers between facilities or from emergency scenes. Challenges include managing critically ill patients in unpredictable and sometimes physically demanding settings, handling complex equipment in transit, and maintaining clear communication with multidisciplinary teams. To prepare, candidates should focus on building strong critical thinking skills, staying up to date with the latest protocols, and seeking hands-on training in both clinical and transport settings. Developing adaptability and resilience is key to thriving in this dynamic role.

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Infographic showing various Critical Care Transport Rn job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,115 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse - Nights

BayCare Health System

Tampa, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position Description: Pediatric Critical Care Transport RN - Registered Nurse

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary:

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Service is a specialized transport team, trained in neonatal and pediatric medicine, that travels 24/7 by dedicated ambulance, medical helicopter or fixed wing jet, to pick up newborns, infants and children under 18 from other hospitals in West-Central Florida and bring them to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. We deliver family-centered care and a parent or designee can ride along with the patient in the ambulance or fixed wing jet.

Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k match and additional yearly contribution

• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

• Community discounts and more

Requirements:

  • One (1) year of RN PICU or Pediatric Emergency Department experience OR two (2) years of RN pediatric medical-surgical experience

  • 2 years of level 3 or 4 NICU experience

  • Current PALS certification

  • Registered Nurse License

  • Associated Degree in Nursing

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Transport Services-SJCH

Location: St Josephs Main and Childrens

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 6:00PM - 6:30AM

Shift: Shift 3

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse - Nights

Location Tampa:St Josephs | Nursing | Full Time

Req ID 135783


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