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Critical Care Transport RN

Mission Health
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026 CLOSED ON 8/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Transport RN position at Mission Health?

As a Critical Care Transport RN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Medical Transport Medical Director(s). The Transport Nurse will be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Medical Transport and assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum

What qualifications you will need:

Licenses, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, Knowledge, experience, and special qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years full time critical care experience in Level 2 Trauma Center Emergency Department or ICU
  • Maintains current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing, eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON.
  • Maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, TNCC or advance provider ITLS or PHTLS
  • Obtain CCRN or CEN within 90 days of hire date.
  • Will obtain CFRN within 18 months of hire date. Once CFRN obtained will replace need for CCRN/CEN
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferences:

  • Masters in Nursing
  • Previous medical transport experience preferred
  • Maintain 2 of the following ATLS, ATLS audits, ATCN, TNCC or TPACT (provided course offerings upon hire to complete)

Benefits

Mission Health, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Benefits

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Critical Care Transport RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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