Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeShow Low • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 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, while maintaining compliance with aviation safety standards and effective communication with medical personnel. Proficient in using medical equipment and maintaining thorough documentation, with a commitment to ongoing education and training.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresPatient Care DocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingMultitaskingPrioritizationEmergency ResponseAviation Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailReasoning SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMedical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportEMS RegulationsNeonatal CarePediatric CareFlight ResourceAdvanced Practice SkillsContinuing EducationOn-Call Rotation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical patient transport
Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and maintain adequate onboard supplies
Keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response to transport requests
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
Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with aviation safety standards
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 as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain scheduled attendance and 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
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
Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds including an empty flight suit and boots
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10K Annual 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