Job Description

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Paramedic for a travel job in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Paramedic
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 03/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Paramedic
Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708
Tentative Start Date: March 13, 2026
No. of FTEs Required: 10
 

Work Schedule: 24/7 operation; rotating 8-10, or 12-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Typical shifts may include 0600–1800, 1500–2300, 2200–0600, or 1800–0600.

Weekend and holiday shifts required. Not to exceed 80 hours in a two-week pay period.

Overage: Variable; assigned on an as-needed basis to cover emergent or extended shifts to maintain patient safety and mission continuity. Estimated 200 total hours annually across the Paramedic staff.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program that meets National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) standards. Equivalent education substitutions are not permitted for this position.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 months of experience as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) after graduation.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in advanced life support (ALS), interfacility transport, and emergency care for critically ill and trauma patients in hospital or pre-hospital settings.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment preferred.
• License/Certification:
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification as a Paramedic (NRP) or State of Virginia Paramedic license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Other Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Valid driver’s license and completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or equivalent required for ambulance operation.
   

Documents Required for submission:

• Updated Resume (With all gaps explained)
• Driver’s license
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification as a Paramedic (NRP) or State of Virginia Paramedic license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• OIG Search Result (Print page in PDF format) ( Search Result (Print page in PDF format) ( 

  Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Paramedic on a Specialty Care Team (SCT) to provide advanced, critical, and emergency care to adult, pediatric, surgical, and medical patients during transport or in-hospital emergencies.
  • Perform advanced airway management, including endotracheal intubation, Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI), and cricothyrotomy when indicated.
  • Administer medications via multiple routes (IV, IO, IM, subcutaneous, oral, rectal) and manage blood transfusions under approved medical protocols.
  • Initiate and interpret 12- and 15-lead ECGs, defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing as appropriate.
  • Perform advanced trauma care, including hemorrhage control, spinal immobilization, and fracture management.
  • Conduct interfacility and intra-facility transports of critically ill or injured patients to higher levels of care.
  • Operate specialized medical transport equipment, including ventilators, defibrillators, oxygen systems, IV pumps, and rapid infusers.
  • Continuously assess and document patient condition, interventions, and outcomes using approved electronic systems (MHS GENESIS, DMHRSi, Zoll emsCharts).
  • Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding patient condition and treatment provided during transport or in the field.
  • Assist the Transfer Center in coordinating emergency and routine transfers, verifying facility acceptance, arranging transport logistics, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Provide detailed verbal and written patient reports to receiving facilities.
  • Operate emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with all regulations; perform pre- and post-operation inspections and ensure all vehicle and medical equipment are stocked and functional.
  • Participate in quality assurance, training, and safety programs as directed by the Transport Team Medical Director.
  • Support mass casualty, disaster response, and surge operations as assigned.
  About LanceSoft

  Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

  Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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