Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Flight Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Life Flight, a division of The MetroHealth System, seeks a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our critical care transport team. The APP provides expert care during air and ground transports, collaborating across disciplines to serve critically ill patients from scene to tertiary care centers.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program development, and participation in credentialing and quality initiatives within a fast-paced, safety-focused environment guided by our

Qualifications

• MSN or APRN eligibility and licensure in Ohio.
• Graduate from an accredited APRN program.
• Active BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during air and ground transports.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical care experience

Flight/air medical transport

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN in Nursing

APRN program graduate

OH RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Flight Nurse Practitioner

Metro Life Flight | The MetroHealth System

Metro Life Flight, a division of The MetroHealth System, is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic and growing critical care transport team. As part of one of the nation's premier air medical and critical care transport programs, our APPs collaborate across multiple disciplines to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to critically ill and injured patients during both air and ground transports. Care is delivered from the scene or referring facilities to secondary and tertiary care centers throughout the region.

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, highly specialized critical care environment. In addition to providing direct patient care, APPs are expected to actively contribute to program development, demonstrate clinical leadership, and support strategic initiatives that advance the quality and effectiveness of our service.

Our team is guided by the core values of Outreach, Learning, Safety, and Efficiency and is committed to supporting the mission, vision, and service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Schedule

Advanced Practice Providers work rotating shifts that include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or qualification under applicable Ohio Revised Code grandfathering provisions.
2. Graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program.
3. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
4. Certificate of Authority as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
5. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
6. Eligibility for clinical privileges within the applicable specialty/department of The MetroHealth System and completion of the credentialing process upon hire.
7. Maintenance of a Standard Care Arrangement in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.
8. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association.
9. Completion of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or an approved equivalent, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of hire.
10. A minimum of five (5) years of recent, active nursing experience in a critical care environment, including experience in an Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit.
11. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) certification within two (2) years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous Nurse Practitioner experience in a critical care setting.
2. Current Ohio EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic certification.
3. Experience in prehospital medicine, air medical transport, and/or critical care transport.
4. Experience utilizing high-fidelity human patient simulation for education and training.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move intermittently throughout the workday.
2. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods as required.
3. Visual acuity within normal ranges, with or without corrective lenses.
4. Hearing acuity within normal ranges, with or without corrective devices.
5. Ability to lift 250–300 pounds with assistance.
6. Ability to push and pull up to 500 pounds with assistance.
7. Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and bodily fluids.
8. Ability to work with and around chemicals and cleaning agents.
9. Ability to provide patient care in outdoor environments and adverse weather conditions.

Note: Additional department-specific qualifications and competencies will be assessed during the interview, credentialing, and onboarding processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnic origin, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.