About the role
Children's Nebraska is seeking highly motivated Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to join our
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Fellowship Program
, a 12-month, full-time postgraduate training opportunity designed to prepare fellows for independent practice in high-acuity pediatric transport.
This immersive fellowship provides comprehensive training in
ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport
, with a focus on the stabilization and management of critically ill pediatric patients requiring interfacility transfer. The program integrates
clinical experience, structured didactics, simulation, and transport operations training
within a leading pediatric health system.
Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to deliver evidence-based care across the
continuum of pediatric transport
, from initial resuscitation through interfacility transfer, in both controlled and austere environments.
Program Objectives
Develop advanced competency in the
assessment, diagnosis, and management
of pediatric conditions requiring interfacility transport
Build expertise in
transport medicine, aviation physiology, and operational safety
Enhance procedural proficiency and clinical decision-making in high-acuity, time-sensitive scenarios
Apply evidence-based practices to optimize outcomes during
resuscitation, stabilization, and transport
Integrate principles of
crew resource management and interdisciplinary collaboration
Minimum Qualifications
CPNP-AC - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Upon Hire Required
BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required and
ACLS within 1 Year Required and
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 180 Days Required and
DEA License within 30 Days Required
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Critical Care Required, 3 years preferred (as CC RN, APRN or combination of both)
Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatrics Preferred
Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed. Required and
Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record Required and
Must be able to work in an environment which includes the use of ambulance, helicopter, and airplane patient transport vehicles that results in exposure to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat/cold. Required and
Due to the aircraft the Organization utilizes for both rotary and fixed wing, all Transport applicants must be 225 lbs or under at time of hire. Upon Hire Required
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in
EMS, flight, or critical care transport
Demonstrated interest in pediatric critical care and transport medicine Curriculum Overview Transport & Aviation Medicine Core Air medical physiology and gas laws Flight stressors and patient impact Aircraft systems and scene safety Crew resource management Fixed-wing, rotor-wing, and ground operations Pediatric Critical Care Topics Pediatric resuscitation and stabilization Mechanical ventilation Vasoactive medications and hemodynamic monitoring Sepsis, SIRS, and MODS Pediatric trauma and burn management Neurologic emergencies Endocrine/metabolic crises Surgical emergencies Cardiac emergencies Advanced airway management ECMO principles and transport considerations Sedation and analgesia in the transport environment Neonatal Critical Care Topics : Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization Prematurity and complications of immaturity Congenital anomalies and surgical emergencies Neonatal ventilation Inborn errors of metabolism Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia Nutrition, fluids, and electrolytes in neonates UVC/UAC placement and management Transport of high-risk infants from delivery centers Simulation & Procedural Training High-fidelity simulation of neonatal and pediatric transport scenarios Mock codes and full-scale transport drills Advanced procedural training, including: Chest tube placement Intraosseous (IO) access Needle decompression Central venous access and arterial line placement Rapid sequence and delayed sequence intubation (RSI/DSI) Supraglottic airway (SGA) placement and cricothyrotomy Umbilical line placement Lumbar puncture Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training Certifications Provided BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP (provided if not current) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (PFCCS) Preparation for Neonatal-Pediatric Transport certification (C-NPT) Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!