Flight Nurse

Helicopter Jobs; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Flight Network in Oregon is seeking a Flight Nurse to join our not-for-profit air medical team. You will collaborate with a Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care to patients during transport, upholding our safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient care within established life-saving protocols and requires both clinical expertise and the ability to work in a high-stakes, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of ICU/ED/Trauma experience within the last ten (10) years.
• Flight experience preferred; substitute year-for-year for ICU/ED/Trauma experience.
• Current licensure and/or certification as listed below:

Responsibilities

• The Flight Nurse is responsible for working with the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of advanced critical care to patients.
• Assumes and is ultimately responsible for all direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PHTLS/BTLS

PALS

NRP

TPATC

CFRN exam in 1 year

CFRN certification within 2 years

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Job description

Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground.

Being a member of our esteemed team means embarking on a career defined by distinction, pride, compassion, and unwavering service. We are a group of dedicated professionals who thrive in a high-octane, collaborative environment. Our collective brilliance shines as we come together to make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication and expertise.

Are you ready to unleash your potential and make a real impact in your community? If you're seeking a rewarding and fulfilling path, then look no further - Life Flight Network is the place where your aspirations will take flight!

The Flight Nurse is responsible for working with the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of advanced critical care to patients of the Life Flight Network. The Flight Nurse assumes and is ultimately responsible for all direct patient care in accordance to the guidelines and protocols of Life Flight Network.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of five (5) years of ICU/ED/Trauma experience within the last ten (10) years. Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement. Current licensure and/or certification as listed below:

• RN license as appropriate to assigned location
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification. Must have successfully completed the TPATC course prior to assuming independent duties.
• CFRN exam must be taken within one year of hire, certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire
• Certified Emergency Nurse (C