Flight ICU Nurse (PRN) – Ground & Air Transport

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Health System’s Life Flight team is seeking a experienced Critical Care Nurse for on-site, PRN work in Durham, NC. You will support ground and air transport, provide high-quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across EMS and ICU services.

Requirements include NC RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and a current trauma course. Shift flexibility and ongoing professional development are expected as part of the Life Flight program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years (4 years preferred) of critical care nursing experience in ground/air transport.
• Recent direct patient care experience within the last six months of application.
• Current NC RN license and required trauma/critical care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide priority-driven, high-quality nursing care on transport missions.
• Supervise direct and indirect total nursing care following the nursing process.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing education and staff meetings.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ground/air transport nursing

RN licensure

Education

Current NC RN license

Trauma course (PHTLS/TNCC/TPATC/PATC/BTLS/ITLS)

CN/CRRN or CFRN certification

Job description

Duke University Health System’s Life Flight team is seeking a experienced Critical Care Nurse for on-site, PRN work in Durham, NC. You will support ground and air transport, provide high-quality patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across EMS and ICU services.

Requirements include NC RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and a current trauma course. Shift flexibility and ongoing professional development are expected as part of the Life Flight program.