Regional Floating Flight Nurse

Guardian Flight • Del Norte, CO

3d • $97,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Guardian Flight is hiring a Regional Floating Flight Nurse to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and respond to scene calls. The role is part of an air transportation team committed to safety and effective, efficient patient care. Flight nurses assess situations and support, monitor, and treat critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients, including carrying out physicians’ orders. The position follows a five-days-on, ten-days-off rotation and includes company-paid crew housing while on shift.

The position offers a starting salary range of $97,000–$100,000 annually and a $10,000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments following completion of training. Nurses must maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training. Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) certification is required within 24 months of hire.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in an emergency or adult critical care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT certification and trauma certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required before flight status; NRP certification is provided during new-hire training.
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) certification required within 24 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior flight experience.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and ITLS/PHTLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Use critical-thinking skills to manage critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients and support physicians’ orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment; perform regular equipment and base checks; and comply with safety standards and briefings.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Share shift-change information with the transitioning team and follow protocols for accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training.
• Be on time, reliable, and professional, and meet the company’s standards for safety and service.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments following the end of training.
• Company-paid crew housing while on shift.
• Benefit options are available; details are provided on the company careers site benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed