Flight Nurse

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

1d•$41 - $62

About The Position

The Flight Nurse I provides advanced, autonomous medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport. The role requires exceptional critical thinking, technical skills, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in dynamic, often non-traditional settings. The Flight Nurse is responsible for patient care, operational readiness, and contributing to the overall quality of the transport program. The position is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The posted hourly range is $41.20–$62.17, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Employees are expected to comply with applicable Intermountain policies and expectations.

Requirements

Hold a state-certified nursing license without restrictions, valid in the area of operation.
Hold Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care qualifications.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 120 days of hire.
Have demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience.
Obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire.
Obtain advanced trauma care certification (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, or TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in emergency and high-stress situations.
Demonstrate expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate care of critically ill patients.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
Have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified. Registered Nurses hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire or promotion date, unless an existing education agreement takes precedence. The BSN requirement applies as of the job description's July 2025 update; employees hired or promoted before then are held to the requirements in place at that time.
Meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
Have the manual dexterity needed to operate complex medical equipment and perform life-saving procedures.
Be able to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
Pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
Compact nursing license.
Advanced certification in trauma care, such as TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, or TNCC.
Experience mentoring or training healthcare team members.
Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport in compliance with medical protocols and safety standards.
Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Perform pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport advanced life support, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
Maintain and prepare medical equipment, ensure readiness for transport, and document patient care accurately and thoroughly.
Collaborate with healthcare teams, patients, and families to support clear communication and continuity of care during transport.
Follow safety protocols, including scene safety, air medical transport procedures, and management of altitude-related physiological challenges.
Meet physical, technical, and certification requirements and pursue continuous professional development, including obtaining CFRN certification within two years of hire or the appropriate specialty certification, such as CNPT for Peds/NICU.