Flight Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Current RN license(s) for the states of practice.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications; PALS or equivalent and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced-provider certification when required by state or county.
• Current specialty certification in CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• Complete an accepted advanced trauma course by the end of third-rider orientation: 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 training upon hire.
• Maintain weight at or below 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
• Ability to practice nursing within the assigned state's scope of practice and perform advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and presentation skills, written and verbal.
• Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to work in a frequently changing environment.
• Must reside more than four hours from the assigned location, provide scheduling flexibility for assignments of up to 14 days, and accommodate changes to the assigned base location.
• Able to meet the position's travel requirement of more than 50% of the time.

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 critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, in accordance with Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)' standards and guidelines.
• Assess illness or injury, prioritize care, and help ensure safe transport to the appropriate medical facility.
• Provide nursing care from initial patient contact through transfer of care to the receiving facility and maintain thorough patient-care documentation.
• Maintain clinical competency and current documentation of 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 the Medical Director(s).
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
• Precept or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
• Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
• Maintain flexibility for travel assignments and changes in assigned base location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Travel pay
• Per diem
• Off-duty housing provided
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account benefit plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full company-paid life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs