Travel Flight Nurse

Air Methods•Show Low, AZ

17d

About The Position

Air Methods is hiring a Travel Flight Nurse to provide critical care during helicopter transport. The nurse assesses, triages, and treats patients under standards established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s), prioritizing care and arranging safe transport to an appropriate facility. The role carries out Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals, with safety as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The position requires living more than four hours from the assigned location, flexibility for assignments of up to 14 days, and flexibility to work at different bases as operational needs change. Travel exceeds 50% of the time. The schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off, with 24-hour shifts. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Compensation is listed at $31.15–$34.61 per hour. The posting also advertises a $30,000 sign-on bonus, travel pay, per diem, and off-duty housing. Air Methods offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state scope of practice, including advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, critical-thinking, reasoning, prioritization, multitasking, attention-to-detail, communication, and presentation skills; dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS or equivalent certifications; AHA courses where required by state or county.
TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county.
CFRN, CCRN, or CEN specialty certification.
By the end of third-rider orientation, one of the following: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course; an advanced skills lab must accompany the course.
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation.
NIMS training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat upon hire.
Reside more than four hours from the assigned location and provide scheduling flexibility for assignments of up to 14 days.
Maintain flexibility regarding assigned base location, which may change based on need.
Ability to meet a position travel requirement of more than 50%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
Pre-hospital experience is a plus.
Flight experience is a plus for full-time travel nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within the nurse’s scope of practice from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain clinical competency and current documentation for licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator, and attend relevant continuing education programs.
Maintain knowledge of equipment use and routine maintenance; promptly report equipment failures; ensure adequate onboard supplies; and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
Attend pre-mission and post-mission briefings, complete required documentation, assist with pre-liftoff checklists, support the pilot with radio and navigation tasks, follow safety standards, and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
Participate regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.