Neonatal Flight Nurse
About The Position
The Neonatal Flight Nurse provides advanced critical care and stabilization to critically ill newborn and pediatric patients during air and ground transport, working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The position also involves assessing and managing critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients using independent clinical judgment; performing advanced interventions; coordinating care with referring providers, receiving facilities, and transport team members; maintaining equipment and readiness; and following aviation, transport, and patient safety protocols. Orientation, annual recurrent flight training (Annual Flight Lab), and competency flights when transport volume is not maintained take place in Salt Lake. Travel and accommodations are covered for these circumstances. The position is based at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- State-certified nurse with no restrictions, valid in the area of operation.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 120 days of hire.
- Demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience.
- Obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire.
- Obtain advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
- Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations.
- Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
- Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Registered nurses hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire or promotion date; an existing education agreement takes precedence.
- Meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
- Manual dexterity to operate complex medical equipment and perform life-saving procedures.
- Capability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
- Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of Level III or Level IV NICU experience (preferred).
- Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
- Compact nursing license.
- Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
- Experience mentoring or training healthcare team members.
- Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced critical care and stabilization during air and ground transport.
- Assess and manage critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients using independent clinical judgment.
- Perform advanced interventions, including airway management, medication administration, and critical care procedures.
- Partner with referring providers, receiving facilities, and transport team members to ensure seamless patient care.
- Maintain transport equipment, readiness standards, and accurate patient documentation.
- Adhere to aviation, transport, and patient safety protocols.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package with programs supporting wellness across living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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Job Type
Full-time
