Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critical patients .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePhoenix • 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 of patients, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in advanced procedures and emergency medical services, with strong communication and critical thinking skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsAdvanced Trauma Course CertificationNursing Skills Within State Scope

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationEmergency Medical ServicesCritical ThinkingMultitaskingPrioritizationAttention to DetailClinical Rotation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS CertificationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceAviation SafetyHazMat TrainingNIMS TrainingNeonatal CarePediatric Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critical patients
Establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient-care documentation and required licensure, certification, education, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, clinical rotation, and advanced-procedure records
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 onboard supplies adequate and the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
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 as requested
Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards
Serve as a medical 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 as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain regularly scheduled 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 required by state or county
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
One of 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
High critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

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 needed before new hire orientation