Flight Nurse, Midwest Region

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCity • Illinois • 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 compliance with aviation safety standards. Proficient in patient assessment, triage, and documentation while maintaining clinical competency and effective communication skills.

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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 AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresClinical DocumentationEmergency NursingAviation Safety StandardsClinical SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Equipment ManagementRadio CommunicationNavigation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationCFRN CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingFlight NursingAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceClinical RotationsPatient Follow-Up

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 documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Manage aircraft equipment and supplies, report failures, coordinate repairs, and maintain onboard supplies
Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, complete documentation, participate in checklists, and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
Follow aviation 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 participate in orientation of 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
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
TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) required
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
Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
Clinical skills within state scope of practice and advanced skills defined 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
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$30,000 sign-on bonus for internal/external applicants
Employer benefits are available; details provided on the company benefits page
Continuing education support