Per Diem Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeWallkill • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $44 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 clinical competency and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in using medical equipment and documentation practices, with strong critical thinking and communication skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationEMS or MICN Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresMedical Equipment MonitoringDocumentation Practices

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailMultitaskingCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMedical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportSafety StandardsAdvanced Trauma Course

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical-patient transport
Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient-care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
Use, maintain, and monitor medical equipment and supplies aboard the aircraft
Report equipment failures and help ensure repairs; keep aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual-observation activities as requested
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a medical flight resource for neonatal/pediatric specialty transports and perform approved advanced procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education
Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Spend approximately 5% of time traveling
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
Per Diem teammates are required to complete a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per month to maintain good standing
Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
Skills required to practice nursing under the 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
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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, and 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
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, multitasking, communication, and presentation skills

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