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The RN, Transport serves as an integral member of the transport team while supporting the mission, vision, and values of Cook Children’s Health Care System. In collaboration with respiratory therapists and paramedics, the RN provides high-quality care to neonatal and pediatric patients during transport via ground ambulance, rotor-wing aircraft, and fixed-wing aircraft.

This role requires strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to provide safe, effective care throughout the transport process and across a variety of environments. The RN, Transport is self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to teamwork, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

This role is designated for our Prosper location. In the interim, the selected candidate will work from Meacham Airport alongside our Fort Worth Transport Team until the Prosper location is ready.

Our Transport Team at Cook Children’s is a highly specialized team providing care for some of our highest-acuity neonatal and pediatric patients. The team operates 8 ambulances, 1 helicopter, and 2 jets, allowing us to transport critically ill and injured patients. Team members complete an approximately six-month orientation to prepare for this specialized environment. There is no on-call requirement, with a schedule that includes every other weekend.

Weight requirement: <250 with all gear.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3 year recent Neonatal and/or Pediatric ICU and/or Pediatric Emergency Department experience or current Neonatal/Pediatric Transport experience.
• 5+ years Pediatric experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current license to practice professional Nursing in State of Texas.
• Current CPR.
• Current PALS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current NRP or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current ACLS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current TNCC or Department approved equivalent or must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Current STABLE or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current EMT or Paramedic license in the State of Texas or must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Current Advanced Certification (in area of practice and/or as approved by CCMC) or must obtain within 24 months of hire.

About Us:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.