Flight Nurse

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, according to Air Methods CBS standards and Medical Director guidelines Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough documentation Maintain clinical competency through laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and keep the aircraft clean and orderly Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, complete documentation, assist with liftoff checklists, and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities Conduct aircraft safety briefings and protect the safety of patients, crew, personnel, and equipment Serve as a flight resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports and perform approved advanced procedures Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up, outreach marketing, and education activities Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities Perform other duties as assigned 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 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 by state or county TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire One approved advanced trauma course certification (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved course) before completion of third-rider training NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat training before completion of third-rider training Maintain weight not exceeding 225 pounds including an empty flight suit and boots Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards 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 Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment Pre-hospital experience preferred Flight experience is not required but is a plus Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining clinical competency through ongoing education and certification. Proficient in using aircraft medical equipment and ensuring patient safety during transport. Highest-signal resume keywords Critical Care Nursing Experience Current RN License BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications CFRN or CEN Specialty Certification Advanced Trauma Course Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Assessment Triage Documentation Advanced Practice Skills Aircraft Medical Equipment Maintenance Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Self-Motivated Dependable Certifications & Qualifications RN License BLS Certification ACLS Certification PALS Certification CFRN Certification CEN Certification TPATC Certification TNCC Certification ITLS Certification PHTLS Certification Industry Keywords Critical Care Emergency Nursing Pre-Hospital Experience Flight Resource Neonatal Transport Pediatric Transport Medical Standards EMS Regulations Tools & Technologies Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor