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Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Peds/Neonatal Critical Care Transport RN with ground transport experience for a night shift NICU Transport position requiring BLS, NRP, and PALS ...

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 ...

Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN); Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP). JOIN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT WITH ...

As a Critical Care Transport Nurse the duties are: * Performs basic life support, advanced life ... Licensed Registered Nurse Required If you are interested, please apply today! This position is ...

Registered Nurse

Riverside, CA · On-site

$135K - $185K/yr

Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN); Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP). JOIN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT WITH ...

As a Critical Care Transport Nurse the duties are: * Performs basic life support, advanced life ... Licensed Registered Nurse Required If you are interested, please apply today! This position is ...

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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 (CCT-RN, Alameda County)

Royal Ambulance

San Leandro, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Note: This position will be split between Alameda County, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara County Stations
Critical Care Nursing is a mission that requires the utmost attention to detail for the most critically ill and unstable patients with life-threatening conditions. At Royal, we are committed to excellence in care and patient experience and seek a CCT-RN who embodies our core values. As a CCT-RN, you will be an instrumental leader in ensuring that our patients are safe throughout their transport experience. You will be working alongside a ROCKSTAR team of adept, expert CCT-EMTs and Clinical Operations leaders all committed to providing the best patient experience.
Embody the Royal Mindset:
  • We are Driven - We set a goal, identify a plan to achieve it, stay focused and motivated throughout the process, and reach our desired results, despite obstacles or challenges. We show initiative and commitment. We maintain a positive mindset and believe in ourselves and our abilities.
  • We are Empathetic - We are in tune with the feelings and actions of others and use that understanding to guide our actions, behaviors, and decisions. We are compassionate, perceptive, and mindful. We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and each other's shoes and go above and beyond to ensure we treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • We are Engaging - Our actions show our commitment to the organization and its goals. We care about the quality of our work and our fellow team members. We are enthusiastic and want to be involved within Royal and with our communities.
  • We are Adaptable - We are able to handle and adjust to change by being flexible in our process and mindset. We stay calm and do not fold under pressure when something changes, or a problem occurs. We develop a solution and can come up with an alternative plan despite the obstacles we are challenged with.

Embody the Royal Mindset:
  • Driven: Be excited about your goals and identify a plan to achieve them. Stay motivated, overcome challenges and focus on getting to where you want to be and becoming who you want to become.
  • Empathetic: Critically-ill patients are quite vulnerable and it is through your leadership that we assure their safe and comfortable transport.
  • Adaptable: Critical Care Nursing is highly dependent on your adaptability. You must be skillful in handling and adjusting to change by being flexible in process and mindset. Stay calm under pressure when something changes or a problem occurs. Develop a solution and come up with an alternate plan despite obstacles.
  • Engaging: Show commitment to the organization, your patients, your partners, your fellow team members and the communities we serve, through your words and your actions. Be involved, stay interested and encourage others to do the same.

What you'll be doing:
  • As a CCT-RN, you will be an instrumental leader to our Critical Care Transport Team. Ideal candidates will be highly proficient in critical care/intensive care nursing and will be expected to formulate thorough plans of care in compliance with state guidelines and procedures.
  • You will be expected to maintain professional and technical knowledge, assuring excellent quality of care and executing necessary adjustments through collaboration with the CCT Team and Operations Leaders.
  • You will be equipped with the resources necessary to address any and all life-threatening situations that may occur before and during patient transport.
  • Teamwork is pivotal in ensuring successful patient outcomes--you will need to be highly communicative with your fellow EMTs, Dispatchers, Hospital Personnel, and Leadership in order to ensure the best outcome.

What you need to bring to the table:
  • Required: Must have a valid RN License and be currently licensed by the California State Board of Nursing with no violations or restrictions. AHA certifications: CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (must be obtained before start)Minimum of two (2) years recent ICU and/or ER experience. Up-to-date immunizations (Hep B, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, COVID Vaccine, TB test within 1 year or QuantiFERON test)
  • Preferred: A minimum of two (2) years of critical care, Pre-hospital experience (EMT, Paramedic, or Flight Nurse)Trauma Certifications (PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC, TPATC)Advanced certifications: CFRN, CEN, CCRN, CCT-RN Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
  • Must be currently certified in: CPR administered by the American Heart Association (Heartcode BLS), ACLS, PALS (post-hire)
  • Immunizations: Hep. B, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, COVID Vaccine/TB Test within 1 year or quantiferon blood test
  • Obtain Santa Clara County System Badge

What's in it for you?
  • An opportunity to lead a significant, positive impact to the healthcare continuum for our esteemed healthcare partners
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • A collaborative team environment committed to clinical excellence
  • Welcoming, comfortable, and fully remodeled stations stocked with tons of snacks and beverages, cozy sleeping quarters, and lots of space to chill out and feel like you're at home
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401k, Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous PTO
  • The feeling of gratitude, accomplishment, growth, and doing something truly meaningful that positively impacts the lives of others each and every day
  • Don't just take it from us! Check out what others are saying about their experience at Royal. Visit Glassdoor or Royal FB. Our reviews speak for themselves!

$70 - $83 an hour
About Royal Ambulance
Founded by Steve Grau, Royal Ambulance is one of California's premier mobile healthcare providers, proudly serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Since Royal's inception in 2006, the company has grown from 2 ambulances and 10 EMTs to a fleet of over 100 ambulances and 800+ team members. Royal has experienced double-digit year-over-year growth over the last 10 years. Transporting over 95,000+ patients a year, Royal Ambulance is a partner to most major health systems in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area region. Our company has been curated off of four values:
Driven. Empathetic. Engaging. Adaptable.
At Royal Ambulance, we firmly believe it's not just about the destination, it's about the journey! It's about who you become along the way, the people you meet, the connections you make, and the experiences you have that shape the kind of healthcare professional you become. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering a culture of professional and personal development and best-in-class employee experience. Join our team and be a part of this exciting growth opportunity while surrounding yourself with other purpose-driven individuals, who encourage and inspire one another along their path in EMS and Healthcare.
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This job posting intends to provide a representative summary of the major duties, responsibilities, and essential functions performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Royal Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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