Flight Nurse
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 centers on safety and effective, efficient patient care, working with a professional team committed to high standards for crew and customers. Flight Nurses assess situations and determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations, including critically ill or injured adults and pediatric patients. They support physicians’ orders and collaborate with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners. The position follows a 10-days-on/20-days-off rotation and includes company-paid crew housing while on shift. Starting annual salary range is $103,000–$106,000.
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 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; conduct 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 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.
Benefits
- Company-paid crew housing while on shift.
- Benefit options are available; details are provided on the company’s careers site benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
