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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 10/7/2026full-timeNorth Platte • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $38 per hourWebsite

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. Proficient in maintaining clinical competencies, documentation, and compliance with safety standards and regulations.

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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 Nursing ProceduresPatient Care DocumentationAircraft Medical Equipment MaintenanceEmergency ResponsePre-Hospital CareNeonatal/Pediatric CareAdvanced Skills PerformanceSafety Compliance
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadershipFlexibilityPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookAircraft Medical Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Current RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN or CEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationNRP Certification
Industry Keywords
Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceContinuing EducationPreceptingFlight ResourceHazMat 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 transfer to the accepting medical facility
  • Maintain thorough patient care documentation
  • Maintain clinical, psychomotor, licensure, certification, continuing education, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and advanced-procedure competencies
  • Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and support repairs
  • Keep aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
  • Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
  • Assist with liftoff checklists and pilot support activities, including radio, navigation, and visual observation
  • Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards
  • Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced skills and procedures
  • Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up, outreach marketing, and education activities
  • Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
  • Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
  • Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned

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 state or county required
  • 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 empty flight suit and boots
  • Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state scope of practice
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Pre-hospital experience preferred
  • Flight experience is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $8,000 Annual Location Stipend
  • 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