RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric Transport

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Relocation assistance available to nurses new to Legacy!The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children and teens. We offer unrivaled pediatric expertise in a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for kids.ResponsibilitiesThe Pediatric Transport Nurse is a registered, licensed nurse in Washington and Oregon who, working collaboratively with the respiratory therapist, is responsible for the care and quality of care delivered to patients being transported to Randall Children's Hospital and other designated hospitals. The Pediatric Transport Nurse functions under the supervision of the Transport Medical Director, an attending physician, and approved institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines during inter-facility transport. The core values of teamwork, respect and caring, effective use of resources, and initiative are integrated comprehensively into the performance standards for the Pediatric Transport Nurse.Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The Pediatric Transport Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health including those for patient assessment and transfer.QualificationsEducation:

• As required by licensure.
• BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.
• BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.Experience
  • Three years of registered nursing neonatal and/or pediatric intensive care clinical experience within the last five years.
  • May consider those with a combination of experience in adult ICU, dedicated Children's emergency department, and PICU or NICU setting.
  • Experience in neonatal and/or pediatric transport preferred.Other
    • Maximum weight for a crew member is 250 lbs. This weight INCLUDES the flight suit/uniform, jackets, vests, helmet, boots/shoes, and any personal clothing and/or equipment typically carried onboard the aircraft.Knowledge/Skills
      • Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
      • Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.Legacy's Values In ActionFollows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.LicensureLicensure
        • Both Oregon and Washington state RN licensure required.
        • Current BLS required.
        • NRP and PALS required prior to completion of orientation.
        • TNCC certification required within 1 year of hire. Pay RangeUSD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr.

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