Flight Nurse I

Air Methods • Yuma, AZ

82d • $77,750 - $95,022

About The Position

Join us in the sun-soaked desert city of Yuma, Arizona, for an extraordinary career as a Flight Nurse with Air Methods. Set against the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Yuma offers a perfect blend of adventure, warmth, and small-town charm. As a vital member of our team, you’ll provide life-saving critical care to communities across Arizona’s southwestern corridor—where every mission truly matters. With at least 36 months of recent experience in a busy ICU, ER, Flight, or Critical Care Transport environment (within the last 5 years), your clinical expertise will make a direct difference. You’ll work a two 24-hour shift schedule, delivering advanced critical care under the guidance of our CBS Medical Directors and alongside some of the most skilled clinicians in the air-medical industry. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you’ll experience the breathtaking landscapes of the desert Southwest—vast mountain ranges, Colorado River valleys, and unforgettable sunsets—all while serving those who rely on your skill and courage in their most critical moments. Join us in Yuma, where every flight represents compassion in motion and the mission to save lives never stops.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years.
• Pre-hospital experience preferred.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent.
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire.
• Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training.
• NRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientation.
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Flight experience is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
• Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested.
• Complies with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Legal
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees