Critical Care Nurse (CCT)
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Join Superior Ambulance Service as a Critical Care Nurse to provide high-quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced life support for critically ill or injured patients across all age groups. Work collaboratively with CCT personnel and maintain clinical proficiency in various emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and referring/receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols and standards of care
- Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for interfacility ground transport
- Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division
- Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Superior Ambulance and other healthcare partners
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Superior Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ED, Transport)
- State RN license
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation & Advanced Trauma Certification
- Associates Degree in Nursing
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience (ICU, ED, Transport)
Nice to Have
- 5 years of critical care experience (ICU, ED, Transport)
- Specialty Board Certification (CCRN, CEN, CTRN, CFRN)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Experience managing ventilators, IV pumps, cardiac assist devices, invasive pressure monitoring, & chest tubes
- Prior transport experience (ground or air)
- Leadership experience (e.g., Educator, Preceptor, Charge Nurse)
Benefits
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About Superior Ambulance Service
Superior Ambulance Service, started in 1959, is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest, employing over 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses.