Flight RN 24 hour shifts | ShandsCair | Full Time | Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse plays a vital role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the RN assesses patient needs, identifies changes in health status, develops and implements evidence-based nursing interventions, and evaluates outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care. Our nurses collaborate closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that promote healing, safety, and positive outcomes. The RN serves as a patient advocate, providing compassionate care while utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, and innovation to address complex healthcare needs. In this role, the Registered Nurse provides leadership by supervising and delegating care to Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, coordinating efforts across disciplines, and fostering a supportive, professional practice environment. Through teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, our nurses help advance our mission of delivering outstanding patient care and setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and collaborative nursing practice. Join a team where your expertise, compassion, and dedication make a difference every day.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• Current EMT-Paramedic certification in the state of Florida.
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ENPC, PEPP, or equivalent, ITLS, PHTLS, or TNCC.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must have completed a Florida-approved EVOC driving course or be eligible to attend EVOC.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing practice experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time RN experience (4,000 hours) for Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Position.
• At least 1 year (2,000 hours) of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience required for Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Position.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification for Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Position.
• Must meet aircraft weight and height requirements: Maximum weight: 240 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job. Maximum height: 6’3”.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred at time of hire.
• BSN required within three years of hire for all nurses hired after April 30, 2014.
• 4–5 years of nursing experience preferred.
• May substitute 2 years of nursing experience with: Critical care nursing experience, or Flight paramedic experience.
• CFRN, CCRN, or CEN certification required within two years of hire.
• Completion of neonatal transport stabilization program within one year of hire for Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Position.
• CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or other approved neonatal-related national certification required within two years of hire for Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Position.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in: Pre-hospital care, Emergency nursing, Intensive care nursing.
• Specialty nursing board certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) at time of hire preferred.
• Instructor status preferred in: ACLS, PALS, PHTLS.
• AMCCC and NRP certifications preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs.
• Identifies changes in health status.
• Develops and implements evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Evaluates outcomes to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Collaborates closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Provides leadership by supervising and delegating care to Licensed Practical Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Coordinates efforts across disciplines.
• Fosters a supportive, professional practice environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree