Aerial Critical Care Nurse (Flight RN)

Helicopter Jobs; Quartzsite (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Methods CBS seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to join its clinical flight crew in Quartzsite, AZ. You will provide high-quality critical care, triage, and treatment for patients during helicopter transport, following CBS Medical Director standards.

You will support ongoing education and participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings. Requires 3+ years of recent critical care/emergency nursing, RN licensure, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pre-hospital experience preferred.
• Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA, ARC, or ASHI only courses if state or county required) and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
• NRP certification is required before third-rider orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact to handoff to the accepting facility.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Participates in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences and maintains licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training.
• Reports medical equipment failures and ensures equipment repair as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft and keeps the aircraft clean and orderly.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and assists the pilot as requested.
• Performs advanced skills for neonatal/pediatric transports when indicated.
• Participates in outreach marketing and education activities.
• Acts as a preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students.
• Participates in meetings, projects, and committees related to CBS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Flexibility

On-call

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

3 years of recent critical care/emergency nursing

Pre-hospital experience

Flight experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Air Methods CBS seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to join its clinical flight crew in Quartzsite, AZ. You will provide high-quality critical care, triage, and treatment for patients during helicopter transport, following CBS Medical Director standards.

You will support ongoing education and participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings. Requires 3+ years of recent critical care/emergency nursing, RN licensure, and relevant certifications.