Flight Nurse Float- South Central

Air Methods • TX Central TZ Homebase, TX

1d • $89,407 - $109,275 • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse Float provides high-quality nursing care for critical patients during air medical transport, supporting multiple Clinical Flight Teams at Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) bases in regions where the nurse is currently licensed. The nurse assesses illness or injury, prioritizes care, and treats patients under standards established by CBS Medical Directors, maintaining safety throughout the transport continuum. The role includes a minimum scheduling availability of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed. Centralized Scheduling provides schedules 4–8 weeks in advance, and self-scheduling is not permitted. The position requires 85% travel.

The nurse provides care from initial contact until handoff to the receiving facility and maintains complete patient documentation. The role also involves maintaining clinical competencies and required training records, managing and maintaining onboard medical equipment and supplies, keeping the aircraft clean and orderly, and participating in aviation safety procedures and briefings. The nurse may support neonatal and pediatric specialty transports, participate in outreach and education, precept or orient new employees and students, and contribute to meetings, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.

The position requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school, a current RN license for states of practice, at least three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years (or as required by applicable EMS regulations), and one year of full-time flight experience. The nurse must maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots. Compensation is listed as $89,406.72–$109,274.88 per year, with a $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations.
• One year of full-time flight experience required.
• 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, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certifications when required by state or county; AHA courses are required if specified by state or county.
• Specialty certification in CFRN, CCRN, or CEN required.
• One acceptable advanced trauma course certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an advanced skills lab may be required, and a second trauma course may be required based on state requirements.
• Current NRP certification.
• NIMS training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, plus HazMat.
• Maintain weight at or below 225 pounds including an empty flight suit and boots.
• Skills needed to practice nursing under the assigned state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• High critical-thinking and reasoning skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any currently licensed CBS base; schedules are assigned by Centralized Scheduling 4–8 weeks in advance and self-scheduling is not permitted.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial patient contact through handoff to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experience; communicate educational needs and maintain required licensure, certification, training, and clinical-rotation documentation.
• Use and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies, report equipment failures, take initial steps to arrange repairs as directed, maintain adequate onboard supplies, and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists, and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual-observation activities as requested.
• Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed to protect crew, patients, and equipment.
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by CBS Medical Directors.
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
• Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
• Participate in CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
• Maintain availability to be scheduled for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed.
• Maintain regular attendance and follow Air Methods employment practices and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates.
• Company benefits are referenced on the employer's benefits page, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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