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Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, the Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimal patient care and management in the transport environment during inter facility transport of both stable and critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. The Transport Nurse utilizes appropriate institutional protocols and program specific procedures to deliver care during ground or air ambulance transports. In additional to providing patient care, the Transport Nurse is responsible for providing daily oversight of transport equipment and supplies as well as participating in quality and performance improvement activities. This position will participate in Critical Care inter-facility transports into UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (San Francisco or Oakland) by either air or ground ambulance from various regions throughout California.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience as a registered nurse in a Pediatric Emergency / Neonatal / Pediatric Critical Care Patient Transport unit.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nursing experience in a Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Current specialty certification in one or more of the following: CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, RNC-NIC, C NPT, CPEN, S.T.A.B.L.E .
Licenses/Certification:
- Current California Registered Nurse License
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, the Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimal patient care and management in the transport environment during inter facility transport of both stable and critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. The Transport Nurse utilizes appropriate institutional protocols and program specific procedures to deliver care during ground or air ambulance transports. In additional to providing patient care, the Transport Nurse is responsible for providing daily oversight of transport equipment and supplies as well as participating in quality and performance improvement activities. This position will participate in Critical Care inter-facility transports into UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (San Francisco or Oakland) by either air or ground ambulance from various regions throughout California.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience as a registered nurse in a Pediatric Emergency / Neonatal / Pediatric Critical Care Patient Transport unit.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nursing experience in a Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Current specialty certification in one or more of the following: CFRN, CCRN, CTRN, RNC-NIC, C NPT, CPEN, S.T.A.B.L.E .
Licenses/Certification:
- Current California Registered Nurse License
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care transport nurse jobs.
- Current RN license with a minimum of two to three years of ICU or emergency nursing experience
- CCRN or CFRN certification, or requirement to obtain within a specified period of hire
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications current at time of application
- Experience with mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and hemodynamic monitoring in high-acuity settings
- Ability to function as the clinical decision-maker without direct physician oversight during transport
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet physical requirements for aircraft or ground vehicle operations
Tips for Your Critical Care Transport Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume for transport certifications
Lead your resume with your Flight Nurse certification, Certified Flight Registered Nurse credential, or critical care transport-specific coursework. Recruiters scan for CFRN and CCRN before anything else, so place these credentials immediately after your name and contact information.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists critical care transport nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your specific transport environment experience
Distinguish whether your background is rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground critical care transport. Employers hiring for air programs prioritize candidates who name the specific aircraft environment and patient acuity levels they have managed during transport missions.
Document your autonomous decision-making examples
Critical care transport interviews test your ability to make clinical calls without a physician present. Prepare two or three specific scenarios where you independently managed a deteriorating patient en route, including interventions, outcomes, and what informed your decisions.
Research the program's patient population before applying
Some transport programs are neonatal-focused, others run adult trauma or mixed pediatric. Applying to a program that matches your highest-acuity experience makes your application far more competitive than applying broadly to every opening you find.
Negotiate your on-call and schedule structure early
Critical care transport roles often carry mandatory on-call rotations and 12- to 24-hour shifts. Clarify call frequency, rotation structure, and minimum hours guarantees before accepting any offer to avoid schedule conflicts that surface only after you start.
Critical Care Transport Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most critical care transport nurses?
The most active employers for critical care transport nurses right now are SpaceX, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and UNC Health, and the most openings are in Ohio, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both hospital-based and independent air medical programs.
How many critical care transport nurse jobs are remote?
About 5% of critical care transport nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are education, quality improvement coordination, and program management roles within transport medicine departments.
How do you become a critical care transport nurse?
Start by gaining experience in an intensive care unit or emergency department, as most transport programs require a foundation in high-acuity bedside nursing. Obtain CCRN certification and ensure your ACLS, PALS, and NRP credentials are current. From there, apply to transport programs and pursue the CFRN credential, which demonstrates competency specific to the transport environment.
Can you get a critical care transport nurse job with little experience?
Most transport programs require at least two years of ICU or emergency nursing before considering applicants, so direct entry from a general nursing role is uncommon. Candidates with strong ICU backgrounds in level one trauma centers or medical ICUs have the best path in. Some programs offer structured transition tracks for nurses just meeting the minimum experience threshold who hold CCRN certification.
What does the critical care transport nurse interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and certifications, followed by an in-person or panel interview with the program director and senior transport nurses. Expect scenario-based clinical questions testing your independent decision-making during transport emergencies. Some programs include a skills assessment or ride-along observation component before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to critical care transport nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to critical care transport nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred transport environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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