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Deaconess

Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Jasper, IN · On-site

If you're looking for a role that blends ICU-level intensity, telemetry expertise, and strong team support, Critical Care Services is where your next chapter begins. Requirements * Active Indiana RN ...

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Deaconess

Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Jasper, IN · On-site

If you're looking for a role that blends ICU-level intensity, telemetry expertise, and strong team support, Critical Care Services is where your next chapter begins. Requirements * Active Indiana RN ...

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

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average weekly pay for critical care transport rn in Indiana is $2,108.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,675.00 and $2,525.00 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 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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Critical Care Transport Rn job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,654 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Transport - Columbus - FT Rotating

Indiana University Health

Columbus, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Indiana University Health rating

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 462 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

344th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

IU Health LifeLine's Critical Care Division provides care, transport, and treatment services in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Through decades of experience in critical care, LifeLine teams provide the highest standard of care to every patient. With a comprehensive air and ground fleet, IU Health LifeLine is able to reach facilities and accident scenes in Indiana, Eastern Illinois and Western Ohio, with critical care transport. LifeLine uses AirbusEC145s, one of the most advanced helicopters used for air medical transport in the nation. Ground transports are made in safe and efficient Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs). All members of the IU Health LifeLine team complete Crew Resource Management (CRM) courses, teaching crew members how to operate safely and efficiently inside a dynamic transport environment. Further develop your career with LifeLine!

Take a look at what it would mean to join our LifeLine Critical Care Transport Unit at IU Health.

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Requires current state of Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
  • Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
  • Requires minimum of 3-5 years of relevant Adult ICU nursing experience.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
  • Ability to make independent, clinical, and operational competent decisions in a challenging environment.
  • Requires a valid Indiana Driver's license with no more than 6 accrued points.
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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