How do you become a Surface Transport Nurse?

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How do you become a surface transport nurse?

I have two years experience as an ICU RN and worked previous nursing as an EMT.

What would be the best way to do this?

Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in Emergency, CCT.

Your two years might be enough to get you hired as a CCT (critical care transport) RN. Some companies want more experience, like 5-7 years of ER or ICU, but some companies are ok with only two years. This also might be dependent on your geographic area. The usual certs are helpful- CCRN or CEN, TNCC, ACLS and PALS. I would just start applying in your area to any company that is hiring.

When I started CCT I had three years as an RN, 2 of those in the ER, but that was about 5 years ago.

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Specializes in Transport Nursing/SCTU(In Progress).

Your ICU experience is perfect for CCTU Nursing. The company I work at in NJ requires thee (3) years of ER, ICU, CICU, NICU, PICU, etc. Depends on who you work for, some want 3 years others want 5 years, another company I know only wants a year.

The company I work for is very large and our nurses are very busy so is our competing company. Our competing company only wants a year.

AMR requires 5 years,

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I would suggest using the search button or reading the stickies. Seems like this has been asked and answered several times.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

My job requires min 5 years critical care with both adults and kids. Level 1 trauma preferred. All the certs etc. I didn't have to become and EMT or Medic. The pay is not the greatest vs hospital but with the overtime of working 24 hr shifts it balances out a bit plus we get free healthcare benefits. Stand up 24's are not easy at all. It's hard work ;)

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