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Harris Health System

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Houston, TX · On-site

$47.37 - $56.23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Critical Care Transport Nurse Pay: $47.37 to $56.23/hour Job Status: Full-Time Location: Houston ... The CCT RN is a clinical leader and resource for the emergency care team and is responsible for ...

Harris Health System

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Houston, TX · On-site

$47.37 - $56.23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Critical Care Transport Nurse Pay: $47.37 to $56.23/hour Job Status: Full-Time Location: Houston ... The CCT RN is a clinical leader and resource for the emergency care team and is responsible for ...

Harris Health System

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Houston, TX · On-site

$47.37 - $56.23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Critical Care Transport Nurse Pay: $47.37 to $56.23/hour Job Status: Full-Time Location: Houston ... The CCT RN is a clinical leader and resource for the emergency care team and is responsible for ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average weekly pay for critical care transport rn in Texas is $2,064.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,638.46 and $2,473.08 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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Critical Care Transport Nurse

Harris Health System

Houston, TX • On-site

$47.37 - $56.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Join the Harris Health System Team!
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Pay: $47.37 to $56.23/hour
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX 77026
Job Reference #: 173817
Benefits:
  • Day 1 Benefits - Available the first day of hire
  • $10k student loan repayment
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Subsidized parking
  • Credit union
  • Employee disaster relief
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Available after 6 months of employment
About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCT RN) to provide advanced patient care in both the Emergency Center and ambulance transport settings. This highly specialized nursing role involves assessing, monitoring, and stabilizing critically ill patients while coordinating with the LBJ Emergency Center faculty and Harris Health System EMS Medical Director. The CCT RN is a clinical leader and resource for the emergency care team and is responsible for delivering education, evaluating training programs, and developing new protocols.
This role requires a high level of expertise in emergency medicine, trauma care, and critical care transport, including hands-on experience with ventilators, infusion pumps, intra-aortic balloon pumps, LVADs, chest tube monitoring, and hemodynamic monitoring devices. Candidates must be proficient in rapid response, advanced airway management, and emergency procedures during transport.About Harris Health System:
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its over 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.Responsibilities:
  • Provide critical care support for high-acuity patients in the Emergency Center and during transport to other medical facilities.
  • Collaborate with physicians, EMS teams, and emergency center staff to ensure safe and efficient patient transfers.
  • Serve as a clinical leader, mentor, and educator for nursing staff, preceptors, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Perform advanced procedures, including intubations, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), supraglottic adjuncts, intraosseous needle insertion, EKG monitoring, and STEMI, stroke, and multi-system trauma assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with EMS regulations, emergency protocols, and hospital policies.
  • Complete mandatory quarterly education, skills assessments, and protocol testing with a passing score of 85% or higher.
Requirements:Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
Licenses & Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Texas Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or Red Cross approved
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or Red Cross approved
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certifications for Emergency Nurses (BCEN)
  • Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) - BCEN (within 1 year of hire)
  • Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - BCEN or AACN (within 18 months of hire)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (within 30 days of hire)
  • EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) - Texas Department of Health (preferred)
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Emergency Center or ICU, with at least 4,000 critical care hours.
  • 1 year of clinical leadership experience, meeting at least two of the following:
    • Charge Nurse experience
    • Critical Care Lead experience
    • Preceptor experience
Additional Requirements:
  • Successfully complete annual simulation scenarios, including:
    • Code Blue management
    • Rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
    • EKG monitoring
    • STEMI, stroke, and multi-system trauma evaluations
  • Annual Cadaver Lab Training - Must complete:
    • 5 successful intubations with video laryngoscope
    • Needle decompression
    • Cricothyrotomy
    • Intraosseous needle insertion
  • Complete 20 annual intubations with an 85% success rate.
  • Participate in Critical Care Transport Ride Outs - Minimum of 10 patient contacts required.
  • Pass protocol test with a score of at least 85%.
  • Attend mandatory monthly meetings and quarterly education sessions.
Apply Today!
Join our elite Critical Care Transport Team at Harris Health System and make a direct impact on life-saving emergency care. Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet, or computer.

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Harris Health System is a fully integrated healthcare system that cares for all residents of Harris County, Texas. We are the first accredited healthcare institution in Harris County to be designated by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and are one of the largest systems in the country to achieve the quality standard. Our system includes community health centers, same-day clinics, three multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1966

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