Travel Flight Nurse

Air Methods

. Provide high-quality critical care, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting facility .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeShow Low • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced critical care nursing skills, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining thorough documentation. Proficient in emergency medical services and capable of performing advanced procedures under state regulations.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseACLS CertificationCFRN CertificationAdvanced Practice Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationEmergency Medical ServicesFlight ExperiencePre-Hospital ExperienceAdvanced Trauma CourseMultitaskingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritizationReasoningPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteAircraft Safety EquipmentPatient Care Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationPALS CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingFlight NursingPatient TransportOSHA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting facility
Establish and prioritize care required for safe transport of critical patients
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain competency through laboratory and clinical experiences, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Communicate educational needs and attend relevant continuing education programs
Maintain knowledge of equipment use and routine maintenance; promptly report failures
Ensure adequate onboard supplies and keep aircraft clean and orderly
Attend pre-mission and post-mission briefings
Complete required documentation and assist with pre-liftoff checklists
Support the pilot with radio and navigation tasks
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel
Perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up
Participate in outreach marketing and education activities
Precept and/or orient new employees and students
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Pre-hospital experience a plus
Flight experience a plus for full-time travel nursing
Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location
Scheduling flexibility to allow up to 14-day assignments
Position requires travel greater than 50% of the time
Weight must not exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state scope of practice
Advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
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 as required
TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
CFRN, CCRN, or CEN specialty certification required
TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course required by end of third-rider orientation
Advanced skills lab accompanying advanced trauma course
NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire
Ability to work flexible schedules including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotation
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills

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