Flight Nurse Float- South Central

Air Methods • TX Central TZ Homebase, TX

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About The Position

The Flight Nurse Float provides high-quality nursing care to critically ill or injured patients during air medical transport, including assessment, triage, treatment, and thorough documentation. The role follows standards established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Directors and prioritizes patient and crew safety throughout the transport continuum. The position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at CBS bases in regions where the nurse is licensed, including a stated minimum availability of two 24-hour shifts per week. Schedules are assigned by Centralized Scheduling 4–8 weeks in advance; self-scheduling is not permitted.

The Flight Nurse maintains clinical competencies, required licenses and certifications, training records, and familiarity with aircraft medical equipment and supplies. The role also supports flight operations and safety, specialty neonatal and pediatric transports, staff and student orientation, outreach, and organizational activities. Travel is listed as 85%.

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.
• Maintain weight at or below 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
• Ability to practice nursing within the assigned state's scope of practice and perform advanced practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Ability to maintain positive professional 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, including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Dependability, self-motivation, and ability to work in a frequently changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if required by state or county), and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county.
• Required specialty certification: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• Current NRP certification.
• NIMS training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat.
• One acceptable advanced trauma certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an advanced skills lab may be required for some courses, and a second trauma course may be required based on state requirements.

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 contact until care is transferred to the receiving medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury, establish and prioritize care, and support safe transport to the appropriate facility.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, and communicate educational needs to the Clinical Education Team.
• Maintain documentation of licenses, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend relevant continuing education.
• Know how to use and routinely maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report medical equipment failures and initiate repair steps as directed.
• Maintain adequate onboard medical supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid responses.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and 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.
• Precept or assist with orientation of new employees and students when 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 and availability requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates.
• Company benefits are referenced through a benefits page, but specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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