Flight Nurse - Per Diem

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

2d•$46 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies. This role involves responding to emergencies efficiently and promptly, administering basic, advanced, and critical care life support, assessing patient conditions, and communicating with medical personnel and treatment facilities. The position requires maintaining order at scenes and requesting facilities.

Requirements

Three (3) years full-time critical care and / or emergency nursing experience.
Must possess basic computer knowledge.
Experience in flight medicine, EMS and public education (field or classroom based)
Maintain current California RN licensure.
Maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the California Board of Nursing.
Valid driver's license.
Nevada R and EMS-RN licensure within two (2) months of hire
ACLS certification.
BCLS certification.
Hazardous Materials R & I (after hire).
PALS certification.
Advanced trauma course (ITLS, PHTLS, or TPATC, along with SREMS advanced skills training within two (2) months of hire.
CFRN certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
NRP certification within six (6) months of hire.
Other certifications as required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology: Deep understanding of how altitude, pressure changes, and flight stressors affect critically ill or injured patients.
Critical Care Pharmacology: In-depth knowledge of vasoactive drugs, paralytics, sedatives, and mechanical ventilation protocols.
Aviation Safety & Operations: Understanding of FAA regulations, aircraft weight/balance limitations, and survival/safety protocols
Trauma & Resuscitation: Mastery of advanced life support
Advanced Airway & Surgical Interventions: Proficiency in endotracheal intubation, needle/surgical cricothyrotomy, and mechanical ventilator management.

Responsibilities

Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly.
Administering basic, advanced and critical care life support to patients at the scene or transferring facility, en route to the receiving hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines.
Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
Maintaining order at scenes and requesting facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
$20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays