Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical 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 documentation requirements. Proficient in using aircraft medical equipment and providing advanced procedures in a high-stress environment.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationEMS or MICN Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresPatient Care DocumentationAircraft Medical Equipment MaintenanceEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight ExperienceLaboratory CompetencyClinical Competency

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibilityLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteAircraft Medical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportSafety StandardsContinuing EducationPre-Hospital CareFlight NursingNeonatal CarePediatric CareHazMat Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical patient transport
Establish 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 and records of licensure, certifications, training, and continuing education
Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Keep aircraft clean and orderly and maintain adequate onboard supplies
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, 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, 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 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
TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
CFRN or CEN specialty certification 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
Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state scope of practice
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
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