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Flight Nurse Float II – Pac West Region
Air Methods. Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient documentation, from initial contact through transfer to the accepting facility .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates high-quality nursing care with expertise in critical care and emergency nursing, including advanced trauma certifications and proficiency in operating medical equipment in aviation settings. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulations while effectively communicating and collaborating with clinical teams.
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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceFlight Nursing ExperienceAdvanced Trauma CertificationCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR Certification
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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Procedure DocumentationClinical Competency MaintenanceAircraft Medical Equipment ManagementPatient Follow-Up CoordinationClinical SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailDependabilitySelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCCRN CertificationCEN CertificationTNCC CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training
Industry Keywords
Emergency NursingCritical CareFlight Safety StandardsOSHA ComplianceHIPAA CompliancePre-Hospital ExperienceClinical RotationsAviation Training
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient documentation, from initial contact through transfer to the accepting facility
- Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patients
- Support multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in regions where currently licensed
- Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- Maintain licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced-procedure documentation
- Operate and manage aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report failures and coordinate repairs
- Maintain adequate onboard supplies and a clean, organized aircraft
- Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, complete documentation, participate in checklists, and assist pilots with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
- Follow flight safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed
- Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
- Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities
- Precept and/or orient new employees and students
- Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
- Maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
- Travel 85% of the time
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 5 years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations
- One year of full-time flight nursing experience required
- Pre-hospital experience preferred
- Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations; nurse compact license preferred
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required
- Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
- Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
- One approved advanced trauma certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course
- Current NRP certification
- NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat
- Clinical skills within the applicable state's scope of practice and advanced skills approved by Medical Director(s)
- Ability to work flexible schedules including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong critical thinking, reasoning, organization, and attention to detail
- Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- $30,000 sign-on bonus
- Continuing education support
- Industry-leading benefits (details referred to on the benefits page)