Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Flight Nurse in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves safely transporting patients and providing critical care in emergency situations. Candidates must have at least three years’ experience as a licensed RN, EMT Certification, and necessary life support certifications prior to flight status. The position emphasizes safety and collaboration within a quality team. Salary ranges from $67,000 to $80,000 annually, with ongoing training provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess each situation to determine the best course of action for patients.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage critically ill or injured patients.
• Provide a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Current RN license

EMT Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

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, maintain regular equipment and base checks, and comply 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.

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