RN Transport, Nights

Job Description

Position Summary
CareFlite is seeking a highly skilled Air Transport Float Nurse to provide advanced critical care to patients during air, ground, and specialty transport operations. This role is responsible for assessing patient conditions, performing advanced interventions, and ensuring safe and efficient transport across our service area.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses who thrive in dynamic, high-acuity environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver advanced critical care to critically ill or injured patients during transport

Perform patient assessments and implement interventions within CareFlite’s clinical scope

Collaborate with paramedics, pilots, dispatch, and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory standards, and organizational policies

Demonstrate strong situational awareness across air and ground environments

Work Schedule & Environment

Schedule: 24 hours on / 72 hours off, including weekends and holidays (365‑day operations)

Float Assignment: Primarily based in the DFW area but required to cover shifts across the service area, including Burnet, TX * Hotel accommodations may be provided when assigned to distant bases * Float assignments may be communicated the same day as shift start

Overtime: May be required based on operational needs and mission demand

Environment: Aircraft, ground ambulances, hospitals, and outdoor settings * Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, confined spaces, and transport‑related hazards

Travel: Frequent travel within the service area; occasional overnight stays

On‑Call: Participation in on‑call rotation as required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to lift and carry patients and equipment (up to 100 lbs. with assistance)

Maximum weight of 230 lbs. in full flight gear

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces

Exposure to loud noise, vibration, exhaust, rotating aircraft components, and bodily fluids

Must pass background check, drug screening, physical assessment, and audiology testing

What We’re Looking For

Strong clinical expertise and critical thinking skills

Excellent teamwork and communication abilities

High level of professionalism and composure under stress

Commitment to safety, patient advocacy, and quality care

Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth

Why Join CareFlite?

Mission‑driven organization serving communities across Texas

Opportunity to work in a high‑impact, critical care transport environment

Collaborative, highly skilled clinical teams

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum 3 years of experience in critical care, emergency, or high‑acuity nursing

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred)

Strong clinical decision‑making and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments

Required Certifications

BCLS, ACLS, PALS

Additional certifications (NRP, TPATC or ATLS audit) required prior to completion of orientation

Must maintain all required flight and critical care credentials

Preferred Qualifications

ECMO experience

Previous transport or flight nursing experience

Advanced clinical certifications

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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