Flight Nurse (RN), Salt Lake City, UT

Flight Registered Nurse (RN)

Vighter is recruiting Flight Registered Nurses (RN) at the hub in Salt Lake City, UT. Flight Nurses conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) teams during deportation flights from Salt Lake City, UT. Registered Nurses (RN) provide in-flight nursing services to DHS/ICE detainees being repatriated to their countries of origin. The RN reviews medical records to determine if detainees are capable of flying and will provide nursing services during the flight.

Vighters Flight nurses work alongside DHS and ICE at numerous locations in Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Candidates must be comfortable working in detention and flight settings. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a DHS/ICE Station or outpost collocated with international airports, and in flight between the United States and various other countries.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous process improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Flight nurses MUST provide a minimum availability of 6 flight days prior to the start of the new month. Exciting, fast-paced work environment, flight line to foreign country and return. Days / Nights schedule with occasional early and on-call duties. The are occasional early, or red eye, flights with show times of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) 4:00 a.m. Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff. Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration, asylum and underserved communities.

This is an onsite position with the expectation of continuous travel. Work will be conducted at detention facilities and on air assets while in flight. Frequent travel by air to international locations will be a routine part of the job. Must possess a valid, non-expiring U.S. passport.

Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees. Paid vacation accrual and holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Must be able to fly, stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day. Must be willing to work overtime if necessary. Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet. Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders. Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment. Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS). Must be a Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States of America.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.