transport driver

driver

transportation specialist

organ transplant coordinator

NORA

Some of the previous reviews are disheartening and untrue, I have worked many different jobs in many different fields. None have been as rewarding as this one, on a daily basis you are helping/ changing and saving so many lives in the process. NORA is a company that prides themselves in their service, as well as their ability to operate as one big team/family. At NORA you have a lot of moving parts from dispatchers to couriers, to NORA drivers, to aircraft providers. All of which work together for a common goal of helping save lives. The upper management and owners are always willing to help in any way possible, as well as help you reach goals you have in terms of a career and upward mobility. NORA 100% promotes within, if you show up and do your job and show you want to learn and grow, the supervisors and dispatch director are always here to support that effort. Recently we have had more opportunities for growth within the company and more will come as NORA grows, all you must do at NORA is express your interest and you are then mentored to help you grow your career within the company. 

It does, however, take a certain type of person to work at NORA. At NORA we save lives, you have to be detail oriented, and have the ability to work in a fast passed TEAM environment. This is where the work environment comes in here at NORA, we are one big team, without one another the company would not operate as efficiently as it does. But this Is when everyone works together, helping one another out and making sure NORA’s goal and mission is accomplished. We lean on one another, as well as motivate each other to do our best to service our customers to the best of our ability. I have found some lifelong friends that I now consider family since I started here at NORA. 

The company offers free health insurance, a very competitive salary, as well as vacation and sick time. You can also, based on performance earn a yearly raise and all holidays are additional pay. On top of all that, work life balance, you get about 100 days extra off a year than a typical 9-5 job. We work 12 hours a day either over night or day shift, and the schedule Is rotating base, meaning you will work 3-4 days in a row then have 3-4 off. Plus, the reward of the job, this job gives you a lot more than a career, you get to help so many people on a daily basis and you get to have a fulfilling career that you can be proud of. 

If you are still reading this, and you think you would be a good fit, apply on indeed! We are always hiring drivers and looking for qualified dispatchers. Apply and come work for a company you can feel good about, one that is rewarding! Find out for yourself what NORA is really about! 


Working at NORA can be an experience. A typical day at work can be anywhere from waiting for a run, preparing your vehicle for a call,  or running  calls. Working for NORA you can learn a lot of things about organ donation. Your schedule is and can be very flexible to your lifestyle, you give your availability to your immediate boss the month before. Working with several different people from Doctors, coordinators, and there are times were you will be on a call with other drivers. Calls once you receive them can be anywhere from a 3 hour airport run up to a 6 to 8 hour transport with a team. You can also be transporting just an organ, even though it is just an organ and not a team there is still satisfaction. Some may say 6 ours can be a long time but when you do this job there is feeling of satisfaction that you are part of the circle of events that include someone getting a new chance at life. The management at NORA from your immediate supervisor all the way up to the CEO are very fare and excellent to work for. I personally have met plenty of the management staff and have no complaints at all.  To me the hardest part of the job is when u get a run in the middle of the night but I still step up and get it done because i know there is someone of someones family that is relying on all of us involved. The best part of this job to me is the satisfaction that i am part of someone getting a continuing chance to be alive to be with family and friends.

I've worked in healthcare for nearly 24 years.  The last 3, almost 4, years have been with NORA and I can honestly say I wouldn't hesitate to recommend NORA as an employer.
I did read previous reviews and I have to wonder where a couple of those reviewers worked previously.  Because prior to working for NORA, I spent 20 years working for long term care facilities and I can definitely tell you stories about companies that don't support, respect or appreciate their staff.  And I can honestly say not once have I thought that about NORA.  From my interactions with my direct supervisor all the way up to my interactions with upper management, not once have I felt like I wasn't supported or respected or that my work wasn't appreciated.  Even when issues have come up, which is inevitable, I have always felt like the company supported me and did everything they could to make sure employees succeed.  
Now I suppose some peoples experience may be different but I've found you get what you give.  And you can't ask for more than that.  I am as happy working for NORA almost 4 years in as I was when I first started, if not more so.  


I have been a driver for NORA for the past 3 years and this is a great retirement position.  My wife will tell anyone, it is a perfect fit for me.  I get to meet interesting people when transporting teams or individuals. As a bonus, I have time to ponder life, past, present and what the future may hold.  What we do is amazing, saving lives!! The logistics to make a transplant successful is mind blowing and NORA has a key role in the process. I have been told numerous times by the individuals that we transport that they could not do their jobs without us. WOW!! Makes me proud of to be part of the NORA team and what we do.
I have a great supervisor that is always available if there is an issue.  We get to choose our working schedule for the upcoming month with no pressure to work xx number of days. If for some reason something comes up that prohibits you from working a shift, other team members step up and fill in. We all know unplanned, unannounced things pop up. That is life.  We are often extremely busy and we can count on our other regions stepping in to help as well and we will do the same. That is TEAM work!

I have been a dispatcher at NORA for about six months now. I honestly feel like I am part of a family, and not only with our St. Charles dispatch team, but with all the team members we communicate with, all around the country. We have a strong team approach in our office that helps everyone work as one cohesive unit, leaving no one to fall behind. And always at the end of day, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve done something to help save lives. 

Now for anyone looking to join us, this is a position for strong multi-tasking person with quality communication skills. The initial training may not be easy for everyone. You must be willing to put the work in, listen to your peers, and not to be afraid to ask questions. NORA is a new and growing company and needs a team member that is willing to grow with it. We are expanding constantly and opportunity in the company is everywhere. I love it here and I plan on working here a long time. 


NORA "was" an enjoyable place to work under previous ownership. Owners cared about employees and listened to input. New ownership is only worried about money and there is more management than ever. Management will not communicate with employees even though they continuously say they have an open door policy.  Currently more VP and Executive VP positions who have no knowledge about NORA,  CEO turnover.  Just look them up on the web. When these top dollar executives are continuously jumping from company to company what does that tell you. Managers are all about favoritism and won't listen to the workers who are the face of the company. Supervisors would prefer to take input from people with little time on the job instead from seasoned employees that way the supervisor isn't questioned about their very poor decision making process. I DO NOT RECOMMEND NORA for employment with the current ownership and supervisors.

Working for NORA has been a great experience. My immediate supervisor is excellent in organization, maintaining our vehicles (for our safety & longevity), and accommodating specific needs. Upper management cares about providing a quality service and ensuring we have the resources needed to accomplish that goal. Having been in the fire service, I appreciate the professionalism from the dispatchers that work with us. Overall, in my view, NORA is a perfect company to work for being a retiree, or just someone who is looking for extra income.
      Being on call for 24 hrs. a day can be taxing at times, but there is also plenty of down time to rest and take care of personal business/activities. I will say that calls can be sporadic, slow to non-existent for a few days and then getting "slammed", reminiscent of my fire department.
      If you take pride in your job performance, enjoy meeting medical professionals from around the country/world, and are interested in providing service for the transplant community, NORA is the perfect choice.

New ownership has destroyed nora. It is all about the bottom line now and they don't care about their employees. HR calls the job a 'GED job' in a demeaning way and has a 'they can you replace you with anyone' attitude. New executives are clueless, constantly make mistakes or promise something and then take it back. Pay and benefits are constantly slashed. Have not given annual or cost of living raises in 2 years. Health Insurance used to be free now it is bad and expensive. It was $55,000 to $65,000 to $75,000 when they used to even do promotions. Now it is $55,000 to $60,000 and you are not allowed another big raise. They say yearly raises will start again at 1-3%. If you are happy with $50,000 then 1-3% for the rest of your life until you hit their salary cap then apply. I would not apply if you want a career or have dependents since insurance and benefits take huge chunks off your already small paycheck. Could be good for high schoolers or college summer job though. 

I've been with NORA for 10 months now, Honestly it is a awesome job.  You are integrated with Hospital Staff, Security Folks, and the LCNW Recovery Crews.  You meet folks from all walks of the Medical Field.  As a First Responder this is the other side of the coin for me that shows what life gives after we die, so others may live.  Like any job hours are hours, they could be set hours or on call hours, none the less it's a job and a rewarding job for me.  The pay is great and the managers are awesome and understanding on and when things come up.  Like any job as long as you keep everyone in the Loop on what you are doing and how you are doing, you can never go wrong.  It's what you make of it and how you proceed on the job at hand, it is the reward at the end of the run, knowing that with what you are doing are saving lives upon lives upon lives.  I can honestly say, I am 110% Happy for what I do and who I work with. 

Overall, I adore my job. I have a great sense of purpose working for the company and I don’t plan on leaving any time soon. However. There are negatives to all good things. The pay is not consistent. Being at mercy of a donor, or a sample run is taxiing. I have not had a paycheck over $500 in about a month. When I’m pulling less than $400 biweekly, things start to get rough. Ive had to look for other jobs to stabilize my income. I wish the pay wasn’t per call, it would make things a lot easier. Especially here in my new division. We have between 5/6 drivers on at a time, and when you’re at the bottom of the list 3 days in a row, you’re almost guaranteed not to get a run. Otherwise, I love the mission that this job is about. Being able to bring new life to our patients is an amazing feeling. Just don’t make it your only job. 

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