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Position Title Code: 6543-2-23678-59-0021 NEW

Deadline: Until Filled

Department: STAR Flight

Salary: $27.89 – $36.25 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

STAR Flight Nurses provide medical care and transport to critically injured/ill patients. Performs public safety operations such as search and rescue, aerial fire-fighting, law enforcement assistance and promotes education and safety throughout the STAR Flight response area.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing AND three (3) years experience as an RN in a critical-care area i.e. ED, ICU, CCU, PICU or flight nursing. Must meet physical ability/strength standards established by Travis County for the STAR Flight Program. Must meet minimum physical fitness requirements established by Travis County for the STAR Flight Program.

License: *Current and valid Texas Driver’s License *Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. *Current certification of Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. *Current certification Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (or equivalent).

Special Requirements: Letter of support from Medical Director(s) or direct supervisor.

Preferred: *Previous rotor or fixed-wing flight experience. *Prehospital experience *Experience in Level I or Level II trauma center *Posses or meets Texas Department of State Health Services requirements for Emergency Care Attendant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification or Licensure *National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic *Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or equivalent) *Advanced Trauma Life Support/Trauma Nurse Advanced Trauma Course. *Neonatal Resuscitation Program *Current Certified Emergency Nurse, Critical Care Registered Nurse or Certified Flight Registered Nurse. *Training in and understanding of Incident Command principles *Demonstrated proficiency in Low to High Angle and Swift Water Rescue techniques *Helicopter Rescue experience

Hours: *Emergency operations require working under difficult conditions and may be required to work extensive hours with minimal rest during work assignments. *Full-time and works some holidays, nights and weekends.

Works sites: 7800 Old Manor Road, Brackenridge Hospital and other sites as directed

CRIMINAL, EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Download the Travis County Employment Application at www.TravisCountyJobs.org and submit with resume to resumes.hr@co.travis.tx.us or direct mail to: Travis County-HRMD, 1010 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701. (512) 854-9165.