Travel Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, according to Air Methods CBS medical standards .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeHarris • 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 in compliance with medical standards. Proficient in operating medical equipment, maintaining documentation, and adhering to aviation safety protocols.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseAdvanced Provider CertificationsMedical Equipment OperationPatient Care Documentation

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Hard Skills

AssessmentTriageTreatmentPatient Care DocumentationAdvanced ProceduresEmergency NursingCritical CareAviation Safety CompliancePre-Mission BriefingsPatient Follow-Up

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibilityLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCCRN CertificationCEN CertificationTNCC CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingAviation SafetyOSHAHIPAAEMS RegulationsPatient TransportAdvanced Trauma CourseContinuing EducationPatient Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, according to Air Methods CBS medical standards
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 clinical competency through laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA and continuing education training
Operate and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repairs
Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
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
Comply with aviation safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities
Precept and/or orient new employees and students
Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, projects, committees, research and publishing opportunities
Work 14 days on and 14 days off, assigned to a base for 18 months, with 24-hour shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
Applicants must reside at least 3 hours, drivetime, from Harris, NY
Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location and provide scheduling flexibility to allow up to 14-day assignments
Maintain flexibility of assigned base location, subject to change based on company need
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
Current RN license(s) for states of practice; NYS RN required
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 certifications as required by state or county
Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
One of TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider orientation, with advanced skills lab
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime and on-call rotation
Indicate percentage of time spent traveling > 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

$30,000 Sign On Bonus
Travel Pay
Per Diem
Off Duty Housing Provided
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