Critical Care Flight Nurse — Immediate Hire in Paris, TN

Rural Metro Fire Department; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Paris, TN is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients and respond to critical care calls. You will work with a team of air transport specialists, ensuring safety and adherence to high medical and safety standards.

Requires RN license, 3+ years of emergency/critical care, CFRN within 24 months, and certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP; EMT and Trauma certs as required. Prior flight experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Emergency or Adult Critical Care 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 is 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 RN

Critical Care

Aviation Medical

Education

RN License

EMT Certification

Trauma Certification

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Paris, TN is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients and respond to critical care calls. You will work with a team of air transport specialists, ensuring safety and adherence to high medical and safety standards.

Requires RN license, 3+ years of emergency/critical care, CFRN within 24 months, and certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP; EMT and Trauma certs as required. Prior flight experience preferred.