Global Medical Response

Hiring organization · Based in Quincy, WA

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Benefits

GMR maintains an employee handbook outlining general employment procedures and policies, and references a 'GMR Life' section on Indeed suggesting employee wellness or engagement programs.

The city

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Who they are

Global Medical Response (GMR) is a large-scale medical response organization that provides emergency medical services, air medical transport, and event medical coverage through subsidiaries such as American Medical Response (AMR) and CrowdRx.

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More about Global Medical Response

The Quincy, WA area position is based at The Gorge Amphitheatre (754 Silica Road NW, George, WA 98848), providing on-site event medical services. GMR operates as an at-will employer per its 2020 Employee Handbook, with employment terms subject to modification at the company's discretion. The organization appears to employ nurses in various capacities, including flight nursing and event medical roles, though the specific Quincy-area posting is for an Event Paramedic position at a per diem seasonal rate starting at $27.06/hr. Working at GMR involves responding to emergent and non-emergent medical assistance requests in event settings, delivering care within established protocols and scope of practice.

GMR's Indeed profile references 'Core Behaviors' and 'GMR Life' sections, suggesting a values-driven approach centered on delivering high-quality patient care in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner. The organization emphasizes alignment with strategic goals and contractual obligations, and values calm, professional, and effective emergency response.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

flexiblepurpose-drivenevent-basedper-diemat-willfast-pacedemergency-responselearning-oriented

What nurses say in reviews

Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 167 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings from Indeed are: Work-life balance 2.9/5, Pay and benefits 2.9/5, Job security and advancement 2.7/5, Management 2.5/5, and Culture 2.7/5. Glassdoor also lists 167 reviews for the company. Employees highlight time and location flexibility, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positives. Areas flagged for improvement include sense of belonging, trust in colleagues, and support from managers. Management received the lowest sub-rating at 2.5/5, indicating significant employee dissatisfaction in that area.

The good

Time and location flexibility noted by employees
Clear sense of purpose in providing emergency medical response
Opportunities to learn new skills and gain diverse experience
Per diem and seasonal opportunities available for event-based work
Exposure to event medicine and public safety environments

The hard parts

Low management rating of 2.5 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
Weak culture score of 2.7 out of 5 with concerns about sense of belonging
Trust in colleagues cited as an area for improvement by reviewers
Limited support from managers reported by employees
At-will employment structure with policies subject to change without notice

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

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