Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Crew housing while on shift

5 on / 10 off schedule

Job summary

Guardian Flight is hiring a Flight Nurse to join our air transport team, delivering critical care transportation to and from medical facilities and during scene calls. You will work with a professional crew focused on high safety standards and quality patient care.

The role requires RN licensure, EMT and trauma certifications, and ongoing training. We offer a starting range of $99,000–$102,000 annually, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in installments after training completion, with a

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Emergency or Adult Critical Care with RN licensure.
• Current RN license in states served.
• EMT and Trauma certifications as required by state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP required prior to flight status (NRP provided during training).
• CFRN required within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action for critical care patients.
• Manage critically ill adult or pediatric patients per physician orders.
• Maintain safe aircraft environment; perform base/equipment checks; ensure safety standards.
• Collaborate with air/ground teams, dispatch, flight crews and facilities.
• Share shift change information and maintain documentation.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Air medical teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN license (state(s) served)

EMT Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CFRN certification within 24 months

Job description

FLIGHT NURSE INCENTIVES

• Starting Range $99,000-$102,000 annually
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus payable in two installments following the end of training
• Schedule is a 5 days on/10 days off rotation
• Company paid crew housing while on shift

We’re hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

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.

Other Responsibilities:

• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.

MinimumQualifications:

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior flight experience
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

Why Choose Guardian Flight?

As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions.

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GMR’s Core Behaviors—

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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