Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during patient transport .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWillcox • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,750 - $95,023 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment during patient transport, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in advanced nursing skills and emergency response, with a strong focus on patient care documentation and communication.

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Critical Care NursingAdvanced Practice SkillsCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsSpecialty Certification (CFRN or CEN)

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresDocumentationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailPrioritizationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education training
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Keep aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response to transport requests
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with liftoff checklists and pilot radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards
Serve as a medical flight resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports
Perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education
Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain scheduled attendance; travel approximately 5% of the time
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
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
Skills required to practice nursing under the 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
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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, and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification 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
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
Air Methods will provide the TPATC online course if the employee does not have a current trauma certification