Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHot Springs • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $36 per hourWebsite

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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 regulations. Proficient in using medical equipment and providing high-quality patient care in aviation settings.

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Critical Care NursingCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationCFRN Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing SkillsDocumentationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadershipFlexibilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

EMS CertificationMICN CertificationPALS CertificationTPATC CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critical patients
Determine and prioritize care required 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, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education activities
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures
Keep 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, navigational, 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
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 meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance; approximately 5% travel
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
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
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
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