Flight Nurse

Global Medical Response • Unm, NM

3d • $99,000 - $102,000

About The Position

We're hiring Flight Nurses to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an emergency or critical care setting required
• Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area required
• EMT Certification in state(s) where required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
• Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire
• Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
• Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
• Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

Nice To Haves

• Flight experience preferred
• Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians' orders
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicates in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position

Benefits

• Starting Range $99,000-$102,000 annually
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus payable in two installments following the end of training
• Schedule is a 5 days on/10 days off rotation
• Company paid crew housing while on shift
• Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees