Atlantic Health System, Inc

Critical Care Transport Nurse - Full Time - Variable - Mobile Health

Atlantic Health System, Inc$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
  • Current NJ RN license (or Compact license eligible to practice in NJ).
  • Current NJ Paramedic license or NJ MICN endorsement preferred (required within 12 months of hire).
  • 1 year of full-time experience in Emergency/Critical Care nursing required; 3 years strongly preferred.
  • Preferred prior EMS or Critical Care transport experience. My League of certifications: CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, trauma certification, CTRN/CFRN board certification, and NRP.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Atlantic Health with utmost professionalism.
  • Work collaboratively with the critical care transport team and provide appropriate feedback.
  • Demonstrate compassion and promote a culture of collaboration for positive patient experiences.
  • Ensure readiness through equipment checks and respond promptly to transport requests.
  • Deliver advanced life support interventions with superior clinical judgment.
  • Participate in regular training meetings and education initiatives as required.
  • Document all patient assessments and care accurately using electronic systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage for qualified employees.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance, along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and contributions.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave for work-life balance.
  • Tuition Assistance and academic support for professional growth.
  • Comprehensive Parental, Adoption, and Surrogacy Leave programs.
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare services.
  • Well-Being Rewards programs to support mental and physical health.
Full Job Description
In your role as a Critical Care Transport Nurse, you are responsible for assessing, coordinating, and delivering care during the emergency treatment and critical care transport of patients from one facility to another.

Essential Functions:
  • Represent Atlantic Health with the highest level of professionalism. Work collaboratively with all members of the critical care transport team, delegate appropriately and provide feedback to team members as appropriate. Interact effectively and efficiently with members of the medical team, transferring facility, and on-scene healthcare providers.
  • Demonstrate compassion and empathy towards patients and their family. Promote a culture of collaboration and accountability to ensure positive patient experiences and improve patient outcomes throughout the community and region.
  • Ensure continual operational readiness, including completion of daily vehicle and equipment checks. Respond promptly to all transport requests. Work efficiently to adhere to AMH expectations for timely and safe transport.
  • Demonstrate superior clinical abilities and judgment in the delivery of advanced life support interventions to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. Anticipate, manage, and resolve problems associated with changing clinical and operational conditions in a highly autonomous care environment.
  • Participate in regular team meetings, conference calls, and training as required for the role.
  • Maintain continual compliance with Atlantic Health (AH)/AMH policies including maintaining and providing copies of all required licenses and certifications in a timely manner.
  • Attend all requirement mandatory education, including competency assessments, quarterly airway training, new procedure / equipment in-services, and other education as assigned. Demonstrate proficiency through competency assessments in job specific skills such as, but not limited to; ventilator management (both invasive and noninvasive modes), endotracheal intubation, management of cardiac support devices, management of invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices, and application of critical care transport protocols.
  • Participate in ongoing continuing education and quality improvement activities as required. Participate in quality assurance activities; respond promptly and appropriately to feedback.
  • Document accurately and completely all patient assessment and patient care utilizing the appropriate electronic charting program. Complete documentation in accordance with AMH policy and OEMS regulations for both completeness and timeliness.


Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
  • Valid driver's license with excellent driving record
  • Current NJ RN license (or Compact license eligible to practice in NJ)
  • Current NJ Paramedic license or NJ MICN endorsement preferred (required within 12 months of hire after training provided)
  • 1 year of full-time Emergency / Critical Care nursing experience (ED, ICU, CCU, etc.) required, 3 or more years strongly preferred.
  • Prior EMS or Critical Care transport experience preferred.
  • Required Certifications:
    • CPR/BLS for the Healthcare Provider
    • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • PHTLS, ITLS, ATCN/ATLS, or TPATC trauma certification
    • CTRN (or CFRN) board certification (preferred at time of hire; required within 12 months of hire)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (preferred at time of hire; required within 6 months of hire)

Required Core Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Critical thinking and problem resolution skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Ability to remain safe, focused, and efficient during stressful times

Physical Requirements:
  • You will meet and maintain physical requirements set forth by AMH.
  • You must possess and maintain physical condition which allows for activities including (but not limited to): walking and climbing of stairs while carrying medical equipment, pushing/pulling stretcher with patient long distances and over uneven surfaces, lifting / loading / unloading of patients, and safely getting into and out of various transport vehicles.
  • You must remain fit for duty, and remain free of motion sickness or other physical ailments that would restrict your ability to function in a transport environment.

Other Requirements:

Travel to various CCTAG base locations is required.

#AtlanticMobileHealth

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance


Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

About the Team

Atlantic Mobile Health is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing the finest air and ground medical transportation services. We offer immediate and emergent response to municipalities and facilities, as well as non-emergency transportation for patients who need stretcher transportation. The MICU is an emergency response unit that augments the basic life-support therapies provided by local first aid squads and fire departments. Our Air and Ground teams provide some of the most advanced care available for scene emergencies and interfacility transport for our most complex and critical patients. The Patient Transfer Center offers a time-saving service for doctors and staff at any hospital who wish to consult with a specialist or initiate a patient transfer into any Atlantic Health Medical Center. The Atlantic Training Center is one of New Jersey's largest providers of emergency medical education, which also offers CPR and First Aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public.

About Atlantic Health System, Inc

Atlantic Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Atlantic Health System operates six hospitals, including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Goryeb Children's Hospital. The organization also operates a number of outpatient facilities and clinics.
Learn more about Atlantic Health System, Inc
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17,000 employees
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Founded
1932

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