Flight Nurse Float III

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient care documentation, from initial contact through transfer to the accepting facility .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMelber • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,407 - $109,275 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 clinical skills. Maintains compliance with aviation and safety standards while effectively communicating and collaborating with flight teams and medical personnel.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceFlight Nursing ExperienceAdvanced Trauma CertificationCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient Care DocumentationAssessment and TriageAdvanced ProceduresClinical CompetencyEmergency Nursing Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRadio CommunicationNavigation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationCFRN CertificationTNCC CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Aviation Safety StandardsClinical Flight TeamsPatient Follow-UpOutreach MarketingHazMat Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient care 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 all regions where currently licensed
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences and communicate educational needs
Maintain aircraft equipment, supplies, cleanliness, and organization; report failures and coordinate repairs
Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, complete documentation, participate in checklists, and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
Comply with aviation and safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform advanced procedures approved by Medical Director(s)
Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities
Precept and/or orient new employees and students and communicate program goals and objectives
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Work a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
Travel approximately 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
Current RN License(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if state or county required
Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) required
One acceptable 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
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Clinical skills required by the state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$30,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Continuing education support
Reasonable accommodations for disabled employees