Pediatric Flight Nurse

Intermountain Health

8d•$41 - $62

About The Position

Intermountain is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join its Life Flight medical transport team, with a pediatric focus. The flight nurse provides expert care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during interfacility transports and emergency responses, in aircraft and on the ground. The role requires autonomous and collaborative assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in dynamic, high-stakes environments. The nurse must uphold nursing practice, safety, and ethical standards in accordance with CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols. The position operates in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including unpressurized flights up to 10,000 feet, as well as ground ambulances and outdoor environments that may involve extreme weather and rugged terrain. Work may take place in enclosed spaces with potential exposure to infectious diseases, noise, vibration, and dehydration risks.

Requirements

Hold a state-certified nursing license without restrictions that is valid in the area of operation.
Have Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care qualifications.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 120 days of hire.
Have demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience.
Obtain Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification within two years of hire.
Obtain advanced trauma care certification, such as TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, or TNCC, within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in emergency and high-stress situations.
Have expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate care of critically ill patients.
Communicate and work effectively with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire or promotion date, unless an existing education agreement takes precedence. The BSN is required for hires or promotions as of the job description's July 2025 update; employees hired or promoted before that date are subject to the requirements in effect at that time.
Meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
Be able to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
Have the manual dexterity to operate complex medical equipment and perform life-saving procedures.
Be able to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions involving noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
Pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
Compact nursing license.
Advanced trauma care certification, such as TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, or TNCC.
Experience mentoring or training healthcare team members.
Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.
PICU and/or Pediatric ED experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical, psychological, and developmental patient evaluations.
Develop individualized care plans using critical thinking and input from patients, families, and the care team.
Deliver and coordinate care, administer medications, and manage resources in fast-paced mobile settings.
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
Provide care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during interfacility transports and emergency responses.
Uphold nursing practice, safety, and ethical standards in accordance with CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols.