Critical Care Flight Nurse - Onboard Transport Specialist

Air Methods; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned RN for critical care transport, providing high‑level nursing care from initial contact to handoff at the receiving facility. You will assess patients, triage, and maintain meticulous documentation in a demanding pre-hospital setting.

Required are an accredited nursing education, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS with advanced trauma certifications. A commitment to ongoing education and compliance with safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in states of practice
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications
• Current advanced trauma provider certification (TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS) if required
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire
• NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat
• Skills to practice nursing within the assigned state scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care during patient transport
• Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport
• Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting facility
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Maintain licensure, certifications, continuing education, and specialized training
• Use and maintain medical equipment; report failures and initiate repairs
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
• Assist with liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio/navigation tasks
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform advanced procedures
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach activities
• Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
• Participate in meetings and research opportunities
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Critical care nursing experience

Patient assessment

Triage

High-stress decision making

Education

RN education (accredited School of Nursing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned RN for critical care transport, providing high‑level nursing care from initial contact to handoff at the receiving facility. You will assess patients, triage, and maintain meticulous documentation in a demanding pre-hospital setting.

Required are an accredited nursing education, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS with advanced trauma certifications. A commitment to ongoing education and compliance with safety standards is essential.