Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRapid City • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $8,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including patient assessment, triage, and advanced procedures, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in using medical equipment and providing high-quality care during patient transport.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseACLS CertificationCFRN CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationCritical ThinkingMultitaskingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritizationReasoning

Tools & Technologies

Air Methods CBS Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight ExperienceOSHA TrainingHIPAA Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical patient transport
Determine 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
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
Maintain and document licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Use and maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Keep aircraft clean, orderly, and adequately supplied for rapid response
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support pilots with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a medical flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel
Perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
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 Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned
No supervisory responsibilities

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
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 exceeding 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
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Regularly scheduled attendance required
Approximately 5% travel
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Pre-hospital experience preferred; flight experience is a plus

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