Flight Nurse

Role: Flight Nurse responsible for safely transporting critically ill or injured patients via air ambulance, including scene call work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition to determine appropriate care and support, following physicians’ orders.
• Manage adult and pediatric critical care patients using critical thinking skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, ensuring safety standards and equipment checks.
• Collaborate effectively with air and ground teams, dispatch, and partners, ensuring clear communication.
• Accurately document shift information and maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum three years of experience in emergency or adult critical care as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in applicable states, EMT and Trauma certifications as required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (provided during training); CFRN certification within 24 months.
• Preferred: prior flight experience, instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

Additional Info: Commitment to professionalism, punctuality, safety, and high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes safety standards, teamwork, and ongoing certification maintenance.