Northeast Flight Nurse I Float

Air Methods

About The Position

The Northeast Float Flight Nurse provides advanced critical care transport across Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) locations throughout the Northeast region. This position supports multiple bases based on operational needs and requires a high level of clinical expertise, adaptability, and commitment to Air Methods’ mission of safe and compassionate patient transport. Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five (5) years and at least one (1) year of full-time flight experience. Pre-hospital experience is preferred. A current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required for states within the Air Methods Northeast CBS footprint, including a New York RN license. A multistate/compact license is strongly preferred to support scheduling flexibility across regional bases. As an essential member of the flight crew, the Northeast Float Flight Nurse delivers expert-level patient care from initial contact through transfer of care, ensures readiness of equipment and aircraft, and upholds Air Methods’ standards for safety, professionalism, and clinical excellence across all assigned bases.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergancy nursing experience within the last 5 years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
Flight experience 1 year full-time required
As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.
Skills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director (s) and Medical Standards
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work a flexible schrdule including 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation
Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Current RN License(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations. Nurse compact license preferred.
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) are required
Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC or CAMTS approved advanced trauma course (Please note, advanced skills lab may be required for some of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses). A second trauma course may be required based on state requirements
Current NRP certification
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Nurse compact license preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing high quality care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility and are responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. This position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in all regions where currently licensed.
Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Clinical Education Team. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives
Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
Maintains a high level of flexibility and availability to be scheduled for a minimum of two 24 hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.