Flight Nurse

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

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeWesternville • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $42 per hourWebsite

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 medical facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education training
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure repairs
Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
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
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a 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
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance; travel approximately 5% of the time

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 certification
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS or equivalent certification when required by state or county
Current TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification when 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
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
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and prioritization skills
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is a plus, not required

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
Ongoing education and continuing education programs
Research and publishing opportunities