Flight Nurse

Guardian Flight•Hilo, HI

12d•$113,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Guardian Flight is hiring a Flight Nurse to work with air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and respond to scene calls. The role focuses on safety and effective, efficient patient care in critical care situations, as part of a professional team committed to high safety standards for crew and customers. The schedule is a rotating three days on and six days off. Company-paid crew housing is provided while on shift. The starting salary range is $113,000–$117,000 annually. Guardian Flight is part of Global Medical Response (GMR), a provider of emergency and patient relocation services. GMR identifies its core behaviors as keeping care at the center, raising your hand, seeking to understand, finding a way together, and being accountable. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports veterans, and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Benefit options are described on the company careers site.

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 are 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 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; 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 required for the position.
Be on time, reliable, and professional, and meet the company’s standards for safety and service.