REGISTERED NURSE/ FLIGHT NURSE SPECIALIST : University Hospital (Survival Flight)

Critical Care / Emergency Nurse For Survival Flight Program

The University of Michigan Health System, regionally and nationally known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, seeks high functioning, experienced critical care / emergency nurses for our Survival Flight Program. Survival Flight transports complicated ICU and Emergency patients to advanced levels of care, implementing evidence-based practice interventions. The purpose of the Survival Flight Initial Training Curriculum is to prepare the proficient emergency / critical care nurse for clinical practice as a Survival Flight Nurse at Michigan Medicine. This program is intended to transform a practicing skilled and experienced critical care bedside nurse into a transport nurse that meets and exceeds the practice standards of Survival Flight and Michigan Medicine. This is a rigorous and extensive orientation which requires personal motivation and dedication as a self-directed learner. Outstanding interpersonal skills as evidenced by peer feedback, annual evaluations and demonstrated during the interview process.

Training and education of the Survival Flight Nurse will include but is not limited to the ten Core Training Modules: Introduction to the Transport Environment, Safety and Operations, Basic and Advanced Airway Management, Emergency and Trauma Care, Ventilator Management of the Critically Ill Child and Adult, Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Critical Care, High Risk Obstetrics and Introductory Radiology and Diagnostics. Clinical education will also include Survival Flight Third-rider experience, focused-ICU, or other ICU patient care areas (based on employee needs), Clinical Skills Lab, and scenarios, discussion forums, and Competency-Based Education. The entry-level flight nurse will be required to obtain Paramedic training and Michigan Licensure during the initial orientation training period, and no later than twelve (12) months following orientation start date.

The CCRN or CFRN is required at time of hire. Successful completion of both is required within 24 months of hire. The Initial orientation Training Period will be between nine (9) and twelve (12) months, depending on specific needs and progress. This individual will be considered a Survival Flight employee for the duration of their training. Shift assignment will occur after successful completion of the initial orientation. Successful completion of the orientation requires meeting the behaviors of the Professional Framework (RSAM) for a Flight Nurse at the Competent Level and successful completion and licensure as a Paramedic in the State of Michigan.

Salary range for RSAM Registered Nurses $43.10-$67.03/ hour Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hourNight Shift Differential- $4.00 / hourDay Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hourEvening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hourNight Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hourCharge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hourFlight Nurse Bonus: $1000 per quarterThe benefit package includes: Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vestingGenerous Paid Time Off AllowancesRobust Tuition and Certification support programsLarge offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement