Critical Care Transport Flight RN in Ridgecrest, California at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Job Summary

• Occupation: Critical Care Flight Transport Nurse

• Specialty: Critical Care Transport / Emergency Services

• Salary: $46.00–$69.00

• Working Hours: Varies

• Shifts: Varies

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Degree in Nursing, bachelor’s preferred

• Position Type: Part Time (As Needed)

• Work Environment: Transport / Pre-Hospital / Flight

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for compassionate Critical Care Flight Transport Nurses who are dedicated to providing advanced, life-saving care in high-pressure environments. In this role, you’ll deliver critical care during air and ground transport, perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications and interventions, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality care for critically ill or injured patients.

Patient Care & Treatment

Offer holistic and patient-centered nursing care in dynamic transport settings, focusing on the unique needs of critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients. Provide thorough assessments, implement advanced interventions, and monitor patient responses while maintaining a calm, respectful, and supportive approach for patients and their families.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with EMS personnel, hospital staff, physicians, and the Flight Program Medical Director to deliver patient-focused services. You’ll contribute to a highly coordinated and collaborative environment while supporting quality improvement and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in California

• Minimum 3 years of ICU or ED RN experience

• Experience with:

• Management of unstable adult cardiac patients

• Mechanical ventilator support

• Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

• BLS certification required and maintained

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, PHTLS or ATLS required

• CFRN certification within 6 months of hire

• Valid Driver’s License

• Completion of ICS courses (IS-100B, IS-200B, IS-700A, IS-800B)

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, and coworkers

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it’s been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.