Flight Nurse Float - South Central Region

Air Methods • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $89,407 - $109,275 • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse Float supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at Air Methods Community Base Services bases in all regions where currently licensed. The nurse provides high-quality assessment, triage, and treatment in accordance with standards and guidelines established by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s), prioritizing care and safe transport of critically ill or injured patients to appropriate facilities. Safety is the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

The role requires a high level of flexibility and availability to work at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed. Schedules are provided by the Centralized Scheduling team 4–8 weeks in advance; self-scheduling is not permitted. The position requires 85% travel. The Flight Nurse works as part of the medical flight crew, supports neonatal and pediatric specialty transports, and may serve as a preceptor or participate in employee and student orientation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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/local EMS regulations.
• One year of full-time flight experience.
• 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 certification when required by state or county.
• Specialty certification in CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• One acceptable advanced trauma course certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an advanced skills lab or a second trauma course may be required depending on the course or state requirements.
• Current NRP certification.
• NIMS training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, plus HazMat.
• Maintain weight at or below 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
• Nursing skills as required by the applicable state scope of practice, and advanced practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, 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 and self-motivation in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences; communicate education needs and maintain required training, licensure, certification, and continuing-education documentation.
• Use and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures, initiate repair steps as directed, maintain onboard supplies, and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
• Attend flight briefings and debriefings, complete required documentation, assist with pre-mission checklists, and assist the pilot with radio, navigational, or visual observation activities as requested.
• Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed to protect crew, patients, and equipment.
• Provide flight-resource support to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by the Medical Director(s).
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
• Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as 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 at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any currently licensed CBS base, subject to the stated scheduling requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal and external candidates; the posting does not specify its eligibility terms.
• The posting refers applicants to the company benefits page for information on benefits but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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