Flight Nurse Float III – Midwest Region

Air Methods

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care and emergency nursing, with a focus on air transport protocols and patient safety. Maintains current licensure and certifications while providing high-quality nursing care and effective communication within clinical flight teams.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceFlight Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseAdvanced Trauma CertificationBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriagePatient Care DocumentationClinical SkillsAdvanced Procedures

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadershipFlexibilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAir Methods CBS Medical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CFRNCCRNCENTNCCNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Emergency Medical ServicesAir TransportClinical Flight TeamsPatient Follow-UpSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critical patients during air transport
Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Manage Air Methods CBS medical equipment, supplies, repairs, and aircraft readiness
Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings and complete required documentation
Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
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
Support multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in all regions where currently licensed

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 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 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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work flexible schedules including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
Ability to be scheduled for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
Must maintain current licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

$30,000 sign-on bonus for internal/external applicants
Employer-supported continuing education
Reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled employees
Benefits offered; details provided via the company benefits page