Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Altus, OK is actively hiring a Flight Nurse to join our air-transport team, delivering critical care en route and at the scene. You will collaborate with physicians, pilots, and ground crews to ensure safe and efficient patient transport.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in emergency or adult critical care, hold an RN license for the area, and possess BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. CFRN required within 24 months of hire; starting pay $28.66/hour + DOE, plus an $8.33/hour

Qualifications

• Three years of Emergency or Adult Critical Care RN experience.
• RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification and Trauma Certification where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP provided during training).
• CFRN certification required within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best action for critical care patients.
• Monitor and treat critically ill or injured adults/pediatrics per physician orders.
• Maintain safe aircraft environment and perform base/equipment checks.
• Collaborate with air/ground teams, dispatch, and partners; ensure proper documentation.
• Share shift information and uphold regulatory records and protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team coordination

Education

RN License (states served)

EMT Certification

Trauma Certification

BLS ACLS PALS NRP (required)

CFRN within 24 months

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Opportunity in ALTUS, OK

• Starting pay at $28.66 hourly + DOE
• $8.33 Hourly Area Stipend Modification.

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 Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areaas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

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