Critical Care Flight Nurse (Paramedic)

UPMC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Casual Professional Flight Nurse to join the STAT MedEvac transport team. The role involves caring for critically ill or injured patients using advanced life support, with 12- and 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and travel as needed.

Start date anticipated February 8, 2027. Candidates must meet ALS, flight-specific, and command-authorization requirements, and be able to work within a high-stress, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ALS experience and be able to work in a fast-paced critical care transport setting.
• Must be eligible for medical command authorization and able to obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care life support during transport of critically ill or injured patients.
• Render patient care with assessment, stabilization, and interventions per protocols.
• Operate within the STAT MedEvac system and maintain documentation timely.
• Ensure safe patient loading/unloading and aircraft/ground unit operations.
• Demonstrate safe operations and report safety concerns through proper channels.
• Maintain fitness for duty and complete required medical screenings.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3 years ALS experience

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Casual Professional Flight Nurse to join the STAT MedEvac transport team. The role involves caring for critically ill or injured patients using advanced life support, with 12- and 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and travel as needed.

Start date anticipated February 8, 2027. Candidates must meet ALS, flight-specific, and command-authorization requirements, and be able to work within a high-stress, team-based environment.