What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Transport RN position at ALPHAONE AMBULANCE MEDICAL SERVICES INC?
Available positions - Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem
Are you a seasoned ICU or ED nurse ready to make a critical difference on the move?
As a Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCT RN) at AlphaOne, you’ll bring ICU level expertise directly into the field—stabilizing critically ill patients, managing advanced ventilators and infusions, and delivering compassionate family communication. Supported by cutting-edge equipment and collaborative hospital partnerships, you’ll grow through regular clinical simulations and continuing education aligned with the California Board of Nursing—and know your work genuinely saves lives.
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Job Requirements
Must be able to:
- Stabilize and transport critically ill patients in high-acuity environments, following physician orders and CCT Program protocols.
- Lead bedside-to-ambulance handoff and swift transitions during emergent responses.
- Educate patients, families, and facility staff with compassion on transport care plans and safety procedures.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor patient goals and outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with all CCT policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
Must provide proof of:
- Valid California RN License
- Minimum 3 years ICU or ED nursing experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Current Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Preferred Qualifications and Must complete Within 2 Years:
- CCRN, CEN, or CTRN certification
- Experience in neonatal/pediatric transport or high-risk obstetrics
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills in high-stress environments
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time
Salary
$141,960–$175,760 annually — one of the top salary tiers for CCT RNs in the Sacramento region.
Qualifications:
Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Clinical Care
Provides exceptional and safe care to a patient during transport from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.
Care to include but is not limited to the following: o Placement and monitoring of advanced and basic airway adjuncts
o Initiation or continuation of advanced mechanical ventilation
o Initiation or continuation of critical care medications
o Advanced hemodynamic monitoring such as waveform capnography and invasive blood pressure
Works within a transport team to stabilize, ready, and transport patients as directed by the transferring physician, medical direction, or CCT Program standards.
Collaborates in establishing patient goals with hospital and facility staff, evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Provides education to patients, families, and facilities about critical care transport.
Completes thorough electronic clinical documentation for each transport as required by CCT Program standards.
Adheres and follows all CCT Program Policies and Procedures.
Education
Maintains proficiency in critical care knowledge and clinical nursing skills.
Maintains proficiency in CCT Program policies and procedures.
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
Participates in CCT Program clinical activities such as simulations and courses.
Acts as a resource within the CCT Team and Division in providing critical care education and information as requested.
Acts as a mentor of new employees, aids in the development of new clinicians.
Community Relations
Create and maintain relationships with hospital staff to generate the utilization of AlphaOne for critical care transport services and to promote the AlphaOne brand while performing clinical duties.
Discover and report any potential opportunities and threats while providing clinical care.
Public Relations/Marketing
Become active in the community by attending health fairs, RCFE community functions, residential council meetings, town hall forums, Alzheimer walk events, B/P clinics, community stand-by events, community educational classes, skilled nursing facility integrations, and other general marketing functions with a focus on the advancement of the CCT Program and identification of critical care needs in the community.
Independently explain our services and answer questions or inquiries regarding critical care transports and capabilities.
Salary : $141,960 - $175,760