Travel Paramedic

Travel Paramedic 

The Travel Paramedic provides appropriate, efficient, and timely medical transportation and pre-hospital advanced, intermediate, and basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with Acadian protocols.  

This position is a 6-month assignment for paramedics who live at least 150 miles from the assigned work location.  At the end of the 6-month period, the Travel Paramedic may elect to relocate to the area (subject to successful completion of the probationary period) or end their assignment with Acadian. 

Location:  Central Louisiana/ DeRidder & Ferriday locations

Pay:  $25.00/hour 

Schedule:  60 hours/week, 6-month duration

Benefits:  Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, 1st of the month following 30 days of hire 

Expense Reimbursement:

• $1300 weekly stipend for lodging and meals
• Travel mileage reimbursement at the beginning and end of the assignment 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current State Paramedic license, NREMT-P, willing to apply for reciprocity state license (if necessary) 
• Current Driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations in 4 years
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.