Flight Nurse

Mercy Flights, Inc.; Medford, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Flights, Inc. is seeking a Flight Nurse to administer advanced life support and critical care during emergent transports. You will serve as a clinical leader in field and hospital environments and coordinate care with flight crews, physicians, and partners.

Requires Oregon RN license, 3 years ED/ICU experience, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, CFRN, NRP, TPATC. This full-time role includes rotating shifts and exposure to high-stress emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited RN program.
• Must hold or be eligible for Oregon RN License.
• 3 years’ current experience in ED or ICU; flight experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced life support and critical care in all transport settings.
• Operate within medical protocols and physician direction.
• Complete accurate electronic Patient Care Reports.
• Maintain equipment readiness and infection control standards.
• Communicate with dispatch, hospitals, and partner agencies.
• Participate in quality assurance, training, and education.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

CFRN (Certified Flight RN)

NRP

TPATC

PEPP or PALS

Job description

The posted salary range represents the expected pay for this role at the time of posting and is provided for transparency. Actual compensation, if an offer is made, will depend on factors such as skills, experience, education, and overall qualifications.

Position Summary

The Flight Nurse administers advanced life support and critical care during emergent and non-emergent transports. Working alongside flight crew and healthcare partners, this role requires exceptional clinical judgement, strong teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced life support and critical care in helicopter, fixed-wing, and ground transport settings
• Operate within established medical protocols and physician direction
• Serve as a clinical leader in field and hospital environments
• Complete accurate and timely electronic Patient Care Reports
• Maintain aircraft and ambulance readiness, equipment, and infection control standards
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, hospitals, and partner agencies
• Participate in quality assurance, training, and continuing education
• Uphold strict patient privacy standards and professional conduct
• 24-hour shift rotation: 24 on / 24 off / 24 on / 5 days off
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Exposure to varied environmental conditions and high-stress emergency situations
• Must meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 125 lbs

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) an Oregon RN License

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ currentexperience in Emergency Department (ED) or ICU
• Prior Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP
• Oregon Driver’s License (within 30 days if relocating)
• CFRN (Certified Flight RN) – required within 18 months (exam required within 12 months)
• NRP – required within 12 months
• TPATC – required within 18 months
• Completion of company-approved critical care training within 12 months
• Oregon EMT or Paramedic license preferred

Core Values

Mercy Flights is committed to serving with Community, Compassion, Service, Teamwork, and Excellence in all we do.

Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.

Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer