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Omaha Children's Hospital Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Transport Fellowship in Omaha, Nebraska
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 2+ 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!
Requisition ID : 24076