Aviation Critical Care Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 31,924 - 45,468; Full time

Job summary

A leading air transport service in Mattoon, Illinois is looking for a Flight Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients and providing critical care. Candidates must have three years of experience in emergency care, an active RN license, and essential certifications like BLS and ACLS. This position offers a starting salary of $28.09 per hour plus additional compensation based on experience, along with a commitment to safety and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best actions for critical care.
• Manage critically ill or injured patients and support physicians’ orders.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked aircraft environment.
• Communicate effectively with air and ground teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Reliability

Education

Current RN license

EMT Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification

Job description

A leading air transport service in Mattoon, Illinois is looking for a Flight Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients and providing critical care. Candidates must have three years of experience in emergency care, an active RN license, and essential certifications like BLS and ACLS. This position offers a starting salary of $28.09 per hour plus additional compensation based on experience, along with a commitment to safety and high standards of patient care.