Flight Nurse

Guardian Flight • Alamosa, CO

1d • $97,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Guardian Flight is hiring a Flight Nurse to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and respond to scene calls as part of an air medical team. The role focuses on safety and effective, efficient patient care while supporting high safety standards for crew members and customers. Flight Nurses assess situations and determine appropriate care for critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients, including monitoring and treatment in support of physicians’ orders. They help maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft and complete regular equipment and base checks. The position also involves communicating and collaborating with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners; sharing shift-change information; maintaining accurate company and regulatory documentation; and keeping required certifications and training current. The schedule is a five-days-on, ten-days-off rotation, with company-paid crew housing while on shift.

Requirements

• 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, PALS, and NRP certifications required before flight status; NRP 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, 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 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 comply with safety standards and briefings.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Share shift-change information with the transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training for the position.
• Be on time, reliable, and professional, and meet the company’s standards for safety and service.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus, payable in two installments following the end of training.
• Company-paid crew housing while on shift.
• Benefit options are available; details are provided on the company careers site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed