Flight Nurse Float - South Central

Air Methods • Homebased, NM

1d • $89,407 - $109,275 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, under standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Directors. The Flight Nurse assesses illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport of critically ill or injured patients to appropriate facilities. The role carries out Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals, with safety as the highest priority throughout transport. This position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in regions where the nurse is currently licensed.

The nurse provides care from initial contact until handoff to the receiving medical facility and maintains thorough documentation. The role includes maintaining clinical competency and required training records; using, maintaining, and reporting issues with medical equipment; keeping aircraft stocked, clean, and orderly; and participating in flight briefings, checklists, safety activities, and debriefings. The nurse may provide flight resources to neonatal and pediatric personnel, perform approved advanced procedures, participate in follow-up and outreach activities, and support the orientation of new employees and students.

This float position requires availability to be scheduled for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed. Schedules are provided by the Centralized Scheduling team 4–8 weeks in advance, and self-scheduling is not permitted. The role involves 85% travel, flexible scheduling, overtime, and an on-call rotation. Regular attendance is an essential function. 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.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications; PALS or equivalent where required by state or county; and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced-provider certification where required by state or county.
• Specialty certification in CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• One acceptable advanced trauma course certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an advanced skills lab or a second trauma course may be required depending on the course or state requirements.
• Current NRP certification.
• NIMS training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat.
• Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
• Nursing skills required by the applicable state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and collaborate with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Strong critical-thinking, reasoning, attention-to-detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Dependability and self-motivation in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed; limited availability may lead to the stated disciplinary process.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Assess illness or injury, triage and prioritize care, and provide safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, communicate education needs, and maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Use and routinely maintain medical 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 transport requests.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, assist with pre-mission checklists, and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, or visual observation activities as requested.
• Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• 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.
• Act as a preceptor 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 availability for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed, subject to the stated scheduling requirements.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow Air Methods employment practices and policies.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates.
• The posting refers candidates to the company benefits page for information on its industry-leading benefits, but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

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