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Critical Care Transport Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

$49.68 - $70.35/hr

The Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (CCT-RN) provides advanced nursing care during interfacility transports of critically ill and injured patients. Working collaboratively with paramedics ...

The Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (CCT-RN) provides advanced nursing care during interfacility transports of critically ill and injured patients. Working collaboratively with paramedics ...

Work within the NICU/PICU transport team at a children's hospital, providing mobile neonatal and pediatric critical care transport * Transport team consists of one RN and one RT per shift ...

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$71K - $97K/yr

Perform duties on the Critical Care Unit in disastrous or mass critical transports. * Maintain ... Communicate with RN and or MD from transferring facilities. * Have sufficient knowledge of ...

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$71K - $97K/yr

Perform duties on the Critical Care Unit in disastrous or mass critical transports. * Maintain ... Communicate with RN and or MD from transferring facilities. * Have sufficient knowledge of ...

Critical Care Transport Nurse

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Perform duties on the Critical Care Unit in disastrous or mass critical transports. * Maintain ... Communicate with RN and or MD from transferring facilities. * Have sufficient knowledge of ...

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

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for critical care transport rn in the United States is $2,216.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,759.62 and $2,653.85 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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,236 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Critical Care Transport RN - Santa Ana

MEDTRANS INC

Santa Ana, CA

$63 - $68.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

The position of the CCT RN is to operate in a high-quality critical care transport team, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and delivering high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Vacation Pay
  • Sick Pay
  • Training

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responds to and assists with emergency and non-emergency transports requiring a nurse
  • Administers nursing skills under stressful and non-stressful situations in accordance with established protocols and within scope of practice
  • Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families
  • Independently assesses all patient populations, including (but not limited to) pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, trauma, neurological, geriatric, GI/GU, and is able to create and execute an appropriate care plan within specified protocols
  • Promotes patient awareness by establishing patient care goals, teaching the patient and family regarding the illness or disease process, and provides treatment while in the care of the transport team
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments by collaborating with team members and multidisciplinary members; staying current with SCT guidelines and attending required in-services, training and staff meetings
  • Ensures continuity of services while adhering to all laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to the SCT and EMS Program
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and by benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
  • Maintains a positive, professional and cooperative working relationship with other PRN providers, our partner hospitals as well as other specialty transport teams.
  • Communicates and collaborates with the Director of Clinical Programs, SCT Supervisor and/or the Medical Director on pertinent issues
  • Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in accordance with local EMS agency policy
  • Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policies
  • Maintains the level and type of certification consistent with performing RN job responsibilities
  • Ensures that the unit remains in a state of readiness, including medical supplies, narcotics, and equipment
  • Assists with keeping the ambulance clean inside and out
  • Completes all appropriate medical documentation
  • Attends SCT team meetings
  • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with allied health and public safety personnel
  • Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to personal grooming and dress code standards
  • Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Director of Clinical Programs, as well as complete the appropriate written report
  • Monitors performance of EMT partners, corrects errors as necessary, provides training and feedback
  • Demonstrates ability to solve unusual problems and give articulate direction under minimal supervision
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be currently licensed by the California Board of Registered Nurses with no violations or restrictions to practice
  • Two years of experience (within the last 18 months) providing care to a wide variety of patient populations in a critical care environment (ER or ICU) in a facility that treats high acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses. Documentation and proof of work experience required

Must be currently certificated in:

  • BLS through American Heart Association
  • ACLS through American Heart Association
  • PALS through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSN
  • CCRN, CEN, CTRN
  • NIHSS

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift 35 pounds in each hand to transport equipment from ambulance to location of patient
  • Ascend and descend stairways carrying 35 pounds in each hand to get to patient location to provide treatment
  • Lift (with assistance) a 75 to 150-pound oxygen cylinder into the ambulance
  • Conduct patient care tasks while stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Communicate verbally to patients, dispatchers, physicians, and coworkers in transmitting and gathering information
  • Hear information transmitted verbally by phone or radio
  • Adequate vision required to be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens, as well as color vision and fields of vision to perform job functions
  • Ability to administer patient care duties, as well as heavy computer usage

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $50.00 - $72.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

  • Critical & Intensive Care
  • Emergency Medicine

Physical Setting:

  • ER
  • Hospital
  • ICU
  • Medical transportation

Experience:

  • ICU/ER: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person