Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, using standards and guidelines established by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s) .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeKennesaw • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,750 - $95,023 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment of patients in emergency situations. Maintains compliance with safety standards and possesses advanced certifications necessary for high-quality patient care in a flight environment.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationEmergency Nursing

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailMultitaskingCommunicationDependability

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR CertificationEMS CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingSafety StandardsOSHA TrainingHIPAA Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, using standards and guidelines established by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities
Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep 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 assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities as requested
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced skills and procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities
Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students
Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain scheduled attendance; approximately 5% travel
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
Current RN license(s) for states of practice
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA, ARC, or ASHI only courses if state or county required) and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (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 the third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training
Skills required to practice nursing under the 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
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
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment

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