Flight Nurse Float - South Central

Air Methods • OK Homebased, OK

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About The Position

The Flight Nurse Float provides high-quality nursing care to critically ill or injured patients during air transport, using assessment, triage, and treatment standards established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Directors. The role assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport to the appropriate medical facility. The position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at CBS bases in regions where the nurse is currently licensed, with regular travel between bases. Safety is the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

The nurse provides care within their scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the receiving facility and maintains thorough documentation. The role includes maintaining clinical competency, required credentials and training, equipment and aircraft readiness, and participation in pre-mission briefings, debriefings, checklists, and safety procedures. The nurse may serve as a resource during neonatal and pediatric transports, precept or orient new employees and students, and participate in outreach, education, meetings, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.

The position requires availability to be scheduled for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed. Schedules are provided four to eight weeks in advance by the Centralized Scheduling team; self-scheduling is not permitted. The role requires flexibility, including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation, and travel is approximately 85% of work time. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least three years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
• One year of full-time flight experience required.
• Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
• Hold current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications; PALS or equivalent and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced-provider certification where required by state or county.
• Hold a specialty certification: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• Hold one acceptable advanced trauma certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an additional trauma course may be required by state requirements, and an advanced skills lab may be required for some courses.
• Current NRP certification.
• Complete NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat.
• Demonstrate nursing skills appropriate to the assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships and collaboration with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Be dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
• Have strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Be available for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed; limited availability may result in disciplinary action under the stated attendance and scheduling policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Pre-hospital experience preferred.
• Nurse compact license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient-care documentation.
• Assess, triage, and treat patients; determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to an appropriate facility.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, and communicate educational needs to the Clinical Education Team.
• Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend relevant continuing education programs.
• Know how to use and routinely maintain equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and take initial steps to arrange repairs as directed.
• Maintain adequate onboard medical supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response to transport requests.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot as requested with radio, navigation, and visual-observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed to protect crew, patients, and equipment.
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Directors.
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
• Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
• Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
• Maintain flexibility and availability to be scheduled for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any currently licensed CBS base.
• Meet regular attendance requirements and follow Air Methods employment practices and policies.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates.
• The posting refers to industry-leading benefits and directs applicants to a benefits page, but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree