Job Summary
Paramedic, Paramedic – Iron River/Crystal Falls. Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care, and evaluation for ill or injured patients. Performs ongoing assessments, initiates protocol-based interventions, documents patient care, and collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Michigan Paramedic Certification or eligibility for reciprocity through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians–Paramedic (NREMT-P); Wisconsin Paramedic Certification; active driver's license in good standing; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); high school graduation; successful completion of an emergency medical services paramedic program; associate degree or certificate; minimum of one year of paramedic experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) endorsement; three years of paramedic experience.
- Schedule: Rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with holidays as needed and available.
- Additional Information: Provides basic and advanced life support, patient assessment, vital-sign measurement, treatment-room preparation, patient monitoring, clinical documentation, and communication of patient conditions and treatments. Initiates interventions based on protocols, assists with provider- or registered nurse-supervised treatments and tests, and performs select clinical duties within the applicable scope of practice and demonstrated competency. Requires collaborative teamwork, independent judgment, strong decision-making, the ability to perform under stress, and the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions. May float to other locations within the northern region based on staffing needs. Electronic charting training is provided. The assignment has a 13-week contract length and begins 12/07/2026.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
