Pediatric Flight Nurse

divh2Flight Nurse Pediatric Focus/h2pJoin Our Life Flight Team | Elevate Your Nursing Career/ppAre you a highly skilled critical care nurse with a passion for pediatric care and a sense of adventure? Intermountain is looking for experienced RNsespecially those with PICU and/or Pediatric ED backgroundsto join our elite medical transport team. This is more than a job; its a mission to deliver life-saving care in the most challenging environments./ppWhat Youll Do/ppAs a flight nurse, youll provide expert-level care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in dynamic, high-stakes environmentswhether in the air or on the ground. Youll work autonomously and collaboratively to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care during interfacility transports and emergency responses./ppYour responsibilities will include:/pulliAssessment: Perform comprehensive physical, psychological, and developmental evaluations./liliPlanning: Develop individualized care plans using critical thinking and input from patients, families, and the care team./liliImplementation: Deliver and coordinate care, administer medications, and manage resources in fast-paced, mobile settings./liliEvaluation: Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed./liliProfessionalism: Uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, safety, and ethics in accordance with CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols./li/ulpWork Environment/ppThis role requires adaptability and resilience. Youll operate in:/pulliHelicopters and fixed-wing aircraft (including unpressurized flights up to 10,000 feet)/liliGround ambulances and outdoor environments (including extreme weather and rugged terrain)/liliEnclosed spaces with potential exposure to infectious diseases, noise, vibration, and dehydration risks/li/ulpWhat Were Looking For/ppMinimum Qualifications:/pulliState-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation./liliAdvanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care./liliNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 120 days of hire./liliDemonstrated emergency room or critical care experience./liliMust obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire./liliAdvanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation./liliStrong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations./liliExpertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients./liliEffective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families./liliBachelors degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliAt least 3 years of PICU or Dedicated Peds ED experience/liliFive or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties./liliCompact nursing license./liliAdvanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC)./liliExperience in mentoring or training healthcare team members./liliFamiliarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport./liliCNPT within two years of hire./li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliMust meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy./liliAbility to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment./liliManual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures./liliCapability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude./liliAbility to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays./li/ulpWhy Join Life Flight?/pp Be part of a nationally recognized, CAMTS-accredited transport team/pp Work alongside top-tier clinicians in a high-autonomy, high-impact role/pp Continue growing through ongoing education, simulation training, and certification support/pp Make a difference in the lives of critically ill patientsevery single day/ppLocation: Life Flight Operations Center/ppWork City: Salt Lake City/ppWork State: Utah/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 36/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$40.39 - $60.96/ppIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./p/div