Flight Nurse

Air Evac Lifeteam•Danville, IL

About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Nurse in Danville, Kentucky, to work with its air transportation team. The role transports patients between medical facilities and responds to scene calls. Flight Nurses provide critical care to patients while helping maintain high safety standards for the crew and patients. Starting pay is $28.66 per hour, plus a $5.00 hourly area stipend modification; additional pay is based on experience (DOE).

Requirements

At least three years of experience in an emergency or adult critical-care setting as a licensed RN.
Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
EMT certification and trauma certification in states where required.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required before flight status.
NRP certification required before flight status; certification is provided during new-hire training.
Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) certification required within 24 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior flight experience.
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and/or ITLS/PHTLS.

Responsibilities

Assess situations and determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations.
Use critical-thinking skills to manage critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients and support physicians’ orders.
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment; perform regular equipment and base checks; and follow safety standards and briefings.
Communicate and collaborate professionally with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, medical facilities, and partners.
Share shift-change information with the transitioning team and follow protocols for accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training for the position.
Be punctual, reliable, and professional, and meet the company’s standards for safety and service.