Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse

AmbuServe Ambulance Service

Gardena, California

Your unit is Critical Care.

Eligibility: ERICU

Posted Jun 24

License: RN licenseValid unrestricted California RN license

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Certification: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification Card (or printout)
Certification: American Heart Association ACLS, PALS Certifications
Experience: Two years of critical care experience (ER or ICU)
Experience: Ability to demonstrate the required qualifying experience by presenting one or more written verification of employment document(s) from previous employer(s) to include a wet signature from an authorized individual of the employer’s human resources department.
Also asks: DMV K-4 Driver Record Report (must not be older than 30-days)
Also asks: Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills

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Certification: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and/or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) preferred

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AmbuServe Ambulance Service

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AmbuServe Ambulance Service is a private ambulance services company founded in September 2000 and headquartered in Gardena, California. The company was established by President and CEO Melissa Harris with a focus on patient-centered service. Originally offering basic life support (BLS)…

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A Critical Care Transport registered nurse (CCT-RN) provides patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice utilizing critical thinking skills to manage ill or injured patients during transport between healthcare facilities. Our CCT ambulances routinely transport patients who are unstable and in critical condition, to facilities where a higher level of care can be given.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted California RN license Valid California Drivers’ License American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification Card (or printout) American Heart Association ACLS, PALS Certifications DMV K-4 Driver Record Report (must not be older than 30-days) Two years of critical care experience (ER or ICU) Ability to demonstrate the required qualifying experience by presenting one or more written verification of employment document(s) from previous employer(s) to include a wet signature from an authorized individual of the employer’s human resources department. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and/or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) preferred Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills

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In Gardena, CA

Gardena, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,809/mo
Household income: $84,803/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Gardena, CA

NeighborhoodsGardena offers several distinct residential pockets suited for healthcare workers. El Camino Village on the western edge features established, tree-lined residential streets lined with detached single-family homes, offering easy surface-street access to neighboring Torrance and Hawthorne. Hollypark provides quiet neighborhood streets with a mix of single-family layouts close to major freeways. In McCarthy, prospective residents find higher concentrations of condominiums and townhomes near key shopping corridors, while Strawberry Park offers an established suburban feel. Community members frequently point to South Gardena, particularly below Redondo Beach Boulevard, as a preferred residential area due to its calm streets and dependable street parking.

Gardena offers several distinct residential pockets suited for healthcare workers. El Camino Village on the western edge features established, tree-lined residential streets lined with detached single-family homes, offering easy surface-street access to neighboring Torrance and Hawthorne.

Hollypark provides quiet neighborhood streets with a mix of single-family layouts close to major freeways. In McCarthy, prospective residents find higher concentrations of condominiums and townhomes near key shopping corridors, while Strawberry Park offers an established suburban feel.

Community members frequently point to South Gardena, particularly below Redondo Beach Boulevard, as a preferred residential area due to its calm streets and dependable street parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: totalsocalhomes.com

Getting aroundGardena occupies a central transit pocket in the South Bay, framed directly by Interstate 110 to the east, Interstate 405 to the west, and Interstate 105 to the north. This geographic position facilitates commutes toward Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance hospital centers, with an overall average commute time of approximately 25 minutes. Local public transportation is managed by GTrans (City of Gardena Trans) bus lines connecting through South Bay hubs, while shift workers driving personal vehicles generally encounter much easier residential parking in South Gardena than in denser sections of metropolitan Los Angeles.

Gardena occupies a central transit pocket in the South Bay, framed directly by Interstate 110 to the east, Interstate 405 to the west, and Interstate 105 to the north. This geographic position facilitates commutes toward Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Torrance hospital centers, with an overall average commute time of approximately 25 minutes.

Local public transportation is managed by GTrans (City of Gardena Trans) bus lines connecting through South Bay hubs, while shift workers driving personal vehicles generally encounter much easier residential parking in South Gardena than in denser sections of metropolitan Los Angeles.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsLocal nature escapes are highlighted by the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve, a 13-acre protected habitat featuring well-marked walking trails, wooden boardwalks, and observation platforms popular with birdwatchers. The 20-acre Arthur Lee Johnson Park serves as a central recreational space equipped with walking trails, barbecue pits, open sports courts, and a public skate park. Residents also gather at Rowley Memorial Park and Gardena Great Park for open lawns and athletic amenities, while coastal destinations such as Redondo Beach and Torrance Beach sit roughly 20 minutes away for ocean recreation.

Local nature escapes are highlighted by the Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve, a 13-acre protected habitat featuring well-marked walking trails, wooden boardwalks, and observation platforms popular with birdwatchers. The 20-acre Arthur Lee Johnson Park serves as a central recreational space equipped with walking trails, barbecue pits, open sports courts, and a public skate park.

Residents also gather at Rowley Memorial Park and Gardena Great Park for open lawns and athletic amenities, while coastal destinations such as Redondo Beach and Torrance Beach sit roughly 20 minutes away for ocean recreation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: gardenadentalgroup.com Source 3: gardenanissan.com Source 4: komoot.com

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Living in Gardena

Gardena offers healthcare professionals an authentic, down-to-earth South Bay base defined by deep Japanese American cultural roots and remarkable regional accessibility. Nestled efficiently between Interstate 110, Interstate 405, and Interstate 105, the city enables straightforward commutes to medical facilities across Torrance, Long Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles. Neighborhoods like El Camino Village and Hollypark present leafy residential streets filled with single-family homes and garden-style apartments, while the area south of Redondo Beach Boulevard provides reliable street parking and a welcoming community feel. Off shift, nurses can explore premier soba and ramen at spots like Otafuku and Kotohira Noodles, pick up specialty groceries at Tokyo Central, or take a peaceful stroll along the boardwalks of the 13-acre Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve. While Gardena trades away direct oceanfront views and features active commercial corridors, it sits just 20 minutes from the sand at Redondo and Torrance beaches, delivering South Bay coastal breezes and practical suburban convenience at an accessible distance from LA's major hospital networks.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: totalsocalhomes.com Source 4: gardenadentalgroup.com Source 5: youtube.com

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