Flight Nurse Steamboat Air Base Colorado

Classic Air Care • Steamboat Springs, CO

248d • $39 - $59

About The Position

As a Flight Nurse, you represent excellence in emergency care and professionalism. Every moment matters, and your dedication ensures patients receive the highest standard of treatment—no matter where the mission takes you. Join Our Team as a Flight Nurse - Where Compassion Meets Critical Care in the Skies! Are you a highly skilled nurse with a passion for saving lives in the most challenging environments? Our Flight Nurses are the heartbeat of our airborne medical team, bringing expertise, courage, and compassion to patients in need—wherever they may be. In this role, you'll use your advanced critical thinking and clinical skills to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients, working both independently and alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. From remote landscapes to urgent emergency responses, you'll be a lifeline in moments that matter most. If you're ready to take your nursing career to new heights—literally—we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse - Must hold a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of operations, maintaining certification throughout employment.
• Critical Care Expertise - A minimum of three years in a high-acuity critical care or emergency department setting (1,600 hours/year minimum).
• Advanced Certifications - Must maintain certification in: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), An Advanced Trauma Course (ATLS, TNCC, BTLS, TNATC, or ATCN), Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), CCRN, CEN, or CFRN within one year of hire.
• Unwavering Compliance & Integrity - Must adhere to all scope-of-practice protocols and state regulations.
• Physical Readiness - Must weigh less than 215 pounds fully dressed at the time of hire and maintain that weight.

Responsibilities

• Uphold professionalism at all times, maintaining a compassionate and respectful approach with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Communicate with warmth and integrity, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and inquiries, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct thorough checks of equipment, medications, and supplies at the beginning of each shift and post-flight, guaranteeing immediate readiness for patient care.
• Collaborate seamlessly with multiple agencies, emergency responders, and healthcare facilities, demonstrating diplomacy and teamwork in high-pressure situations.
• Adhere strictly to all federal, state, and municipal regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the highest level of safety and compliance.
• Maintain all required certifications, continuously striving for excellence and professional growth.
• Step up where needed, supporting the team with additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.
• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree