Flight Nurse, Float

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver nursing care from the moment of initial patient contact until the transfer of care to the receiving medical facility.

• Evaluate, triage, and provide treatment for critically ill or injured patients to ensure their safe transport.

• Keep comprehensive documentation of patient care.

• Engage in ongoing training related to laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education.

• Utilize and regularly maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report malfunctions and initiate repairs as needed.

• Ensure adequate onboard supplies and maintain the aircraft in a clean and organized manner.

• Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, completing all necessary documentation.

• Aid with liftoff checklists and assist pilots with radio communications, navigation, and visual monitoring tasks.

• Conduct aircraft safety briefings and adhere to safety standards.

• Act as a flight resource for neonatal/pediatric staff and carry out approved advanced medical procedures.

• Engage in patient and referring institution follow-up, along with outreach marketing and educational activities.

• Mentor and orient new employees and students as assigned.

• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.

• Be available for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts each week at CBS bases where currently licensed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

• At least three years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the past five years, or as mandated by state/local EMS regulations.

• One year of full-time flight nursing experience is mandatory.

• Hold current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods operates CBS locations.

• Nurse compact license is preferred.

• 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 mandated.

• Specialty certification is required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.

• Advanced trauma course certification is required: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course.

• Current NRP certification.

• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat.

• Weight must not exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.

• Nursing and advanced practice skills should align with the assigned state scope of practice and Medical Director standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Capability to work flexible schedules, including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations.

• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, multitasking, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.

🏝️ Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus.

• Salary range of $89,406.72–$109,274.88 per year.

• Industry-leading benefits (details available on the benefits page).

• Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment with protections for veterans and individuals with disabilities.