Flight Nurse

Air Evac Lifeteam; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Flight Nurse to join our air-transport team, delivering high-quality critical care in flight and on the ground. The role supports both emergency and patient relocation services, with safety as a core priority.

The position requires three years in Emergency/Adult CCU, active RN licensure, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP). GEO pay adjustments apply; prior flight experience is a plus, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Three years of Emergency or Adult Critical Care nursing as an RN.
• RN license in states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
• Trauma certification where required.
• Preferred: prior flight experience; instructor certifications in BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care.
• Use critical thinking to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean aircraft environment, perform base and equipment checks, and comply with safety standards and briefings.
• Collaborate with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change information and maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training for the position.
• Be committed to punctuality, reliability, professionalism, and elevated safety and service standards.

Skills

Emergency/Adult Critical Care exp.

RN license

BLS ACLS PALS NRP

Trauma certification

Flight nursing experience

Instruct certifications (optional)

Education

RN license – state requirements

Job description

FlightNurse– Starting at $28.09+ DOE

+ $5.00/hr. GEO 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 settingas 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.

Why ChooseAir EvacLifeteam?

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 areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

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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