Critical Care Flight Nurse — ICU in the Sky

Air Methods; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods CBS in North Las Vegas seeks an experienced critical care nurse to deliver high-quality care during air transport. You will perform assessment, triage, and treatment according to CBS Medical Director guidelines and ensure safe patient transport to the appropriate facility.

You must be able to maintain thorough documentation, participate in pre-mission briefings, and support flight operations while upholding safety as the top priority.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum three 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences; maintains licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supplies onboard aircraft; reports equipment failures and ensures repair as directed; keeps aircraft clean and orderly.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings; assists in liftoff checklist and supports pilot tasks as requested; follows safety standards.
• Acts as a resource for neonatal/pediatric transport and performs advanced skills as approved by Medical Directors.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach activities.
• Precepts and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students; communicates program goals and objectives.
• Participates in Air Methods CBS meetings, projects, and committees.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flight experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred

Job description

Air Methods CBS in North Las Vegas seeks an experienced critical care nurse to deliver high-quality care during air transport. You will perform assessment, triage, and treatment according to CBS Medical Director guidelines and ensure safe patient transport to the appropriate facility.

You must be able to maintain thorough documentation, participate in pre-mission briefings, and support flight operations while upholding safety as the top priority.