Flight Nurse

Global Medical Response; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Flight Nurse in Birmingham, Alabama. In this role, you will work closely with an air transportation team to ensure safe and efficient patient transport. Responsibilities include assessing critical care situations, maintaining aircraft safety, and effective communication with teams. Required qualifications include three years of experience in critical care, a current RN license, and necessary certifications. A commitment to safety and professionalism is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 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 in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
• Trauma Certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action in critical care.
• Utilize critical thinking to manage critically ill or injured patients.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment.
• Communicate effectively with air and ground teams.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Patient care in critical situations

Effective communication

Reliability and professional demeanor

Education

Current RN license in the states served

EMT Certification

Job description

$67,000/yr-$80,000/yr

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, maintaining regular equipment and base checks, and complying 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
• Trauma Certification where required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

• Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

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.