Flight RN - 24 HR

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. The Flight RN cares for patients throughout each phase of transport, from initial contact until care is handed off to the appropriate team member at the accepting medical facility. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to act appropriately in a fast-paced environment. The position is onsite at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, in the LifeLine department. It is full-time, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period, with a flexible shift. Pay is $38.91–$60.31 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
Colorado RN license or multi-state compact RN license at hire; multi-state compact nursing license required within six months of hire.
Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN).
Valid driver's license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
One of the following trauma courses: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
At least three years of ICU, emergency department, or combined ICU and emergency department experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Maintain relevant licenses and certifications as determined by the department for the position level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Previous flight, critical care transport (CCT), or EMS experience.
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC, TNCC, or ATCN.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care during all phases of transport, from initial contact through handoff to the appropriate team member at the receiving medical facility.
Document patient assessments, evaluations, interventions, responses to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within the established timeframe.
Participate in pre-transport and post-transport briefings.
Provide patient follow-up to referral agencies.
Ensure equipment is in working order, note discrepancies, and take steps toward resolution.
Complete required vehicle and equipment checklists.
Collaborate across disciplines to support success and improve outcomes.
Provide safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed.
Actively participate in safety, education, quality, and outreach activities.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year in prepaid education costs or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.