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Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Transport Unit
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Denville, NJ, 07834
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
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At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.
Responsibilities
The SCTU Registered Nurse renders specialty nursing care to patient being transported from one facility to another. They are responsible to act under physician orders and is a patient advocate. They are to adhere to all laws set forth at NJAC 8:41-10.3 which regulates specialty ambulance transportation by the New Jersey Department of Health. They provide care to patient ranging from neonatal through geriatric.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
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Pay Transparency
Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $41.24 to $52.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Specialty Care Transport Nurses focus on providing critical care during patient transfers between facilities, handling complex cases from neonatal to geriatric patients. Unlike standard hospital nursing, they must be adept in emergency transport protocols and certified in advanced life support to maintain patient stability on the move.
In NJ, SCTU RNs must hold a NJ registered nurse license, current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications. Additional requirements include EMT or Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic credentials and trauma life support training, reflecting the high-acuity care demands during patient transports.
Nurses in critical care transport can progress into leadership roles such as transport coordinators or clinical educators. With experience, some transition to advanced practice roles or specialize further in neonatal or maternal transport, leveraging their unique skills in patient stability during transport.
At Prime Healthcare Services, SCTU nurses receive comprehensive orientation including 200 hours of ALS truck training and support to complete certifications like CEVO and NRP within specific timeframes, ensuring staff are fully equipped to manage complex transports safely.
Saint Clare’s Health provides SCTU nurses with competitive pay ranging from approximately $41.24 to $52.00 per hour for night shifts, alongside a benefits package featuring paid time off, 401k plans, medical coverage, and tuition reimbursement tailored to support night staff.
Denville and surrounding Morris County have a strong need for skilled critical care transport nurses due to multiple healthcare facilities and high patient transfer volumes. This demand is bolstered by the region’s aging population and specialized hospital services, making it a robust job market.
Denville offers accessible commuter routes and public transit, but SCTU nurses often require flexibility for unpredictable transport schedules, making proximity to major highways and reliable personal transport important for timely response across Morris and neighboring counties.
Daily challenges include managing critically ill patients during unpredictable transport conditions, coordinating with multiple facilities, and adhering to strict NJ health regulations. Nurses must be adaptable, vigilant, and skilled in rapid decision-making to ensure patient safety en route.
Prime Healthcare’s pay scale for SCTU nurses, ranging from $41.24 to $52.00 hourly, aligns well with regional averages for transport nursing roles, reflecting the high skill level required. Combined with comprehensive benefits, it offers a competitive package in the NJ healthcare job market.