Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMcHenry • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $40 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 during patient transport, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in advanced nursing skills and certifications, ensuring high-quality patient care in dynamic environments.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing SkillsPatient Care DocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceSafety ComplianceEmergency ResponseCritical ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDependabilitySelf-MotivationFlexibilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMedical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingTransport MedicinePatient SafetyAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceNeonatal CarePediatric CareContinuing Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for patients during transport
Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education activities
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and maintain adequate onboard supplies
Keep the 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
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
Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance; travel approximately 5% of the time
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 by state or county
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 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and collaboration 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