Critical Care Flight Nurse — Air Medical Transport

Air Evac Lifeteam; Watson (IL); On-site; USD 31,924 - 45,468; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Watson, IL is seeking a Flight Nurse to join our air medical transport team. You will provide critical care nursing during patient transport, assess and treat patients in flight, and collaborate with pilots, medics, and ground staff to ensure safety and high‑quality care.

Minimum three years in Emergency or Adult Critical Care with RN license, active CFRN/NRP/BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications preferred. Training provided for CFRN within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification provided during New Hire Training).
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well‑stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

RN license

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CFRN

EMT Certification

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Watson, IL is seeking a Flight Nurse to join our air medical transport team. You will provide critical care nursing during patient transport, assess and treat patients in flight, and collaborate with pilots, medics, and ground staff to ensure safety and high‑quality care.

Minimum three years in Emergency or Adult Critical Care with RN license, active CFRN/NRP/BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications preferred. Training provided for CFRN within 24 months of hire.