Per Diem Flight Nurse

Air Methods•Newnan, GA

1d•$77,750 - $95,023•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse provides high-quality critical care during helicopter transport, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment under the standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). The nurse assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport to an appropriate facility while carrying out Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals, with safety as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The role provides nursing care from initial contact through transfer to the accepting medical facility and maintains thorough patient-care documentation. The nurse maintains clinical competency, required credentials and training, and proficiency with aircraft medical equipment and supplies. As a medical flight crew member, the nurse participates in briefings, checklists, safety activities, and debriefings; assists the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities when requested; and may serve as a flight resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports. The position also supports outreach, follow-up, employee and student orientation, meetings, projects, and committees. This is a per diem position requiring at least two 24-hour shifts per month to remain in good standing. Employees spend approximately 5% of their time traveling. The role requires flexibility to work overtime and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Clinical flight crew members must not exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least three years of recent critical-care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications, plus PALS or equivalent where required by state or county regulations; accepted course providers are AHA, ARC, or ASHI where specified.
An advanced trauma provider certification (TPATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS) if required by state or county regulations; if the candidate lacks current trauma certification, Air Methods provides the TPATC online course to complete before new-hire orientation.
CFRN or CEN specialty certification within 24 months of hire.
One accepted advanced trauma course certification (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course) before completion of third-rider training.
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation.
NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training, and HazMat training, before completion of third-rider training.
Nursing and advanced-practice skills as defined by the assigned state scope of practice, Medical Director(s), and Medical Standards.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and collaborate with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Strong critical-thinking, reasoning, attention-to-detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots, as a member of the Clinical Flight Crew.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Pre-hospital experience.
Flight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within the scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient-care documentation.
Assess, triage, and treat critically ill or injured patients; prioritize care for safe transport to an appropriate facility.
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory and clinical experiences, continuing education, and required licensure, certification, training, and rotation documentation.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Use and maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report equipment failures, take initial steps toward repair as directed, maintain onboard supplies, and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, and assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists.
Assist the pilot as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities; comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource 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 regularly scheduled attendance and complete a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per month as a per diem teammate.
Perform other duties as assigned.