Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, according to Air Methods CBS standards and Medical Director guidelines .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMurphysboro • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,421 - $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, while maintaining compliance with medical standards and regulations. Proficient in using medical equipment and documentation, with strong communication and critical thinking skills essential for patient care and safety.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationProficiency with Microsoft Suite

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageCritical Care TreatmentPatient Care DocumentationAdvanced Practice Nursing SkillsMedical Equipment MaintenanceEmergency Medical Services (EMS)Flight Safety ProceduresNeonatal and Pediatric CareMultitasking

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationPresentation SkillsPrioritizationReasoning

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceContinuing EducationAir Methods CBS StandardsAdvanced Trauma CourseFlight OperationsPatient Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 activities
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure adequate onboard supplies
Participate in pre-mission briefings, mission debriefings, liftoff checklists, aircraft safety briefings, and flight activities
Serve as a medical flight resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education
Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain scheduled attendance and perform other assigned duties

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
Maintain 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 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, 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