Job Summary
Paramedic. This position provides basic and advanced life support treatment, patient assessment, stabilization, and ongoing care in an interfacility transport setting. The role includes clinical documentation, implementation of treatment protocols, collaboration with physicians and registered nurses, and independent decision-making in urgent and life-threatening situations.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating schedule consisting of two 24-hour shifts per week or four 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 48 hours per week. Weekend rotation and holidays may be required as needed and available.
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with a start date of 12/07/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Active Wisconsin Paramedic license or certification; active Minnesota Paramedic license or certification; valid driver’s license in good standing; high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a paramedic education program; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; and current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Preferred Qualifications: Three years of interfacility transport or critical care experience preferred. Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) endorsement preferred.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, documenting patient information, monitoring and communicating patient condition and treatment, initiating interventions based on protocols, assisting with provider- or registered nurse-supervised treatments and tests, and performing clinical duties within demonstrated competency and professional scope of practice. The role requires collaborative teamwork, independent judgment, strong decision-making, the ability to perform under stress, and the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions. Electronic charting training will be provided. Crew configurations may vary according to daily staffing needs.
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
