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Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 per hourWebsite

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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 documentation requirements. Proficient in advanced procedures and emergency response protocols, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsEMS or MICN CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresPatient Care DocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceEmergency Response ProtocolsNursing SkillsPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight Resource SupportSafety Compliance
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsMentoringFlexible Scheduling
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook
Certifications & Qualifications
Current RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN or CEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationNIMS Training
Industry Keywords
Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceNeonatal CarePediatric CareAdvanced Practice SkillsFlight Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical patient transport
  • Assess illness or injury and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
  • Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
  • Maintain thorough patient care documentation
  • Maintain clinical, psychomotor, licensure, certification, continuing education, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and advanced-procedure competency records
  • Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repair steps
  • Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid transport response
  • Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
  • Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
  • Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
  • 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
  • Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
  • Maintain scheduled attendance; travel approximately 5% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Current 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
  • Weight not to exceed 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
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Pre-hospital experience preferred
  • Flight experience is a plus

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