Flight Nurse

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during patient transport Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility Maintain thorough patient care documentation Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences Maintain and document licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repair steps Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation Assist with liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities Perform other assigned duties Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations Pre-hospital experience preferred Flight experience is not required but is a plus Weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots Current RN license(s) for states of practice EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required Current advanced trauma provider certification (TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS) if required by state or county Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training Skills required to practice nursing within the assigned state scope of practice Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment during patient transport, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality care in emergency and pre-hospital settings. Highest-signal resume keywords Critical Care Nursing Experience Current RN License BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications Advanced Trauma Provider Certification Pre-Hospital Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Assessment Triage Advanced Procedures Patient Care Documentation Medical Equipment Maintenance Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Team Collaboration Flexibility Certifications & Qualifications RN License EMS or MICN Certification BLS/CPR Certification ACLS Certification PALS Certification CFRN or CEN Certification TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS Certification NRP Certification NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 HazMat Certification Industry Keywords Critical Care Emergency Nursing Pre-Hospital Care Flight Nursing Patient Transport Tools & Technologies Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr