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Optigy Group

PICU RN

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

About the Role The hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Critical Care Transport Team. This role involves providing safe patient care during ground transport for ...

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Optigy Group

PICU RN - Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$12K - $15K/mo

Registered Nurse (RN) PICU/NICU Critical Care Transport (Pediatric/Neonatal Nursing) Fort Myers, FL COMPENSATION: Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $33.37 $45.05 / hour Category: Pediatric/Neonatal ...

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How much do critical care transport rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 7, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Critical Care Transport RN?

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 12% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,115 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU Transport - up to $12,500 in Hiring Incentives!

Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

$28.47 - $45.55/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida - 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908
Department: GCHSWF Critical Care Transport Team
Work Type: Part Time ; 24 hours/week
Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM
Hiring Range: $28.47 - $45.55 / hour + $6.00 shift differential
Summary
We're actively seeking a dedicated Part Time Respiratory Therapist to join our Critical Care NICU Transport team at Lee Health. As part of the largest non-profit hospital system, you'll work in cutting-edge facilities, collaborate with a supportive team, and have opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, up to $12,500 in hiring incentives, and more! Join Lee Health for a meaningful contribution to community well-being!
The Transport RRT will provide safe, timely, high-quality care during the transport of all neonatal and pediatric patients, and patients determined by the transport medical directors needing transported by the team. Perform all duties stated in Registered Respiratory Therapist-Critical Care job description listed above. Provide family-centered care to infants from birth to pediatric patients during inter-hospital transports. Initiate emergency protocols independently following ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE guidelines. Practice in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the hospital; functions within the guidelines of the protocols and order sets for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed upon by medical directors. Communicates effectively with team members. This position functions as an expert resource for direct care throughout the system and supports all staffing levels. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to all patients, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, airway management, and high risk deliveries and to include intubation with proper certification.
Requirements
Education: Associate degree required. Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant.
Experience: Three years critical care in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and/or Neonatal Critical Care Unit, or three years Pediatric Emergency Department experience, 2000 hours in a level 2-3 NICU. Critical care transport experience preferred.
Certification:
  • BLS required.
  • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) as required by specialty.
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE required.
  • Intubation experience required
  • ATLS, C-NPT preferred (will be required within the first year of employment on the team)

License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
Other: Completion of the Transport Team Training Program, completion of 20 hours transport course, as well as annual competencies or education provided as assigned. Computer Literacy. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills at patient, family and team levels. Complete iSTAT training.
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Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health systems in Florida. With 4 acute care hospitals; Lee Memorial, Healthpark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center, two specialty hospitals; Gaisano Children's Hospital and The Rehab Hospital. Lee Physician Group with over 80 practices throughout Southwest Florida, a Regional Cancer Center, seven outpatient centers, three walk-in clinics and two pediatric outpatient facilities. HEALTHGRADES ranks Lee Healths four acute care hospitals in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence in 2019, 2020, 2021 AND 2022 and is included in America's 250 Best Hospitals

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Health care and social assistance

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Fort Myers, FL, US

Year founded

1916

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