CCT Registered Nurse

Premier Ambulance is seeking experienced and compassionate Critical Care Transport (CCT) Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. The CCT RN provides high-acuity medical care and advanced clinical monitoring to patients during interfacility and specialty transports.

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Premier Ambulances Critical Care Program operates in both Los Angeles & Orange Counties all staff considered for employment must meet the minimum requirements of:

LA County EMS Reference No. 414: Specialty Care Transport Provider

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C.3.a. Have a minimum of two years of nursing experience in a critical care area relevant to the type of SCT transports the RN will provide (pediatric vs. adult), within the previous 24 months prior to employment as a transport nurse.

Critical Care Transport Nurses utilize their training and experience to provide Basic and Advanced Life Support during high-risk ambulance transport. Working alongside specially trained EMTs, the CCT Transport Nurse provides direct patient care to patients that may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, IV-infused medications, and ventilators. Transports are generally for critically ill patients who are being moved between hospitals and/or facilities.

Competitive compensation with daily overtime paid for all hours worked over 8 hours on short shifts (10-, 11- or 12-hour shifts) Premier Ambulance pays overtime after the 8th hour worked in a day.

Premier provides non-emergency, 9-1-1 ambulance services and participates in regular strike team deployments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care throughout critical care transports.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex and/or critical medical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments within scope of practice and applicable protocols.
• Report any problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the CCT Manager.
• Manage and monitor advanced medical equipment and life-support therapies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient care documentation and transport records.
• Communicate effectively with sending and receiving facilities, patients, and families.
• Follow Premier Ambulance clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentoring and providing clinical leadership to the EMTs on the crew.
• Maintain readiness of the transport unit, medical equipment, and supplies.

Employment Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free continuing education and skills training
• Certification assistance
• Full uniforms provided
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Support for professional and clinical development