Flight Nurse

Guardian Flight•Hancock, MI

2d•$86,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Guardian Flight is hiring a Flight Nurse to work with air transportation experts, transporting patients safely between medical facilities and responding to scene calls. The role focuses on safe, effective, and efficient patient care and working within a professional team committed to high safety standards for crew and customers. The schedule is a rotation of three days on and six days off, and company-paid crew housing is provided while on shift. Flight Nurses assess situations and determine how best to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical-care situations. They care for critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients, support physicians’ orders, maintain a safe and prepared aircraft, work closely with air and ground teams, and follow protocols for shift handoffs and accurate documentation. Nurses are responsible for maintaining required certifications and completing ongoing training.

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 state(s) where required.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required before flight status; NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training.
Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) certification required within 24 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess each situation 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; conduct regular equipment and base checks; and comply with safety standards and briefings.
Collaborate and communicate 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 punctual, reliable, professional, and meet the company’s standards for safety and service.