Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Mount Hope (WV); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Flight Nurse, where you'll play a critical role in air transportation of patients. This position emphasizes safety and efficient patient care while working with a professional crew dedicated to high standards. With opportunities for ongoing training and certifications, you will be part of an established leader in helicopter air ambulance services. If you're passionate about making a difference in emergency care, this role offers a fulfilling career path with a focus on teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Emergency or Adult Critical Care as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license and EMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Communicate effectively with air and ground teams.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Emergency Response

Education

Registered Nurse License

EMT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Flight Nurse – Starting at $28.09+ DOE

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight NURSE Opportunity

We’re hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities, including scene call work. Safety, effective, and efficient patient care are key pillars of our services. You’ll work on a professional team committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each situation to determine the best course of action for supporting, monitoring, and treating patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patients and support physicians’ orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment; conduct regular equipment and base checks; and comply with safety standards and briefings.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Share shift change information with the transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training for the position.

Other Responsibilities:

• Be punctual, reliable, professional, and uphold safety and service standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 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 required states.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications prior to flight status (NRP provided during training).
• Trauma certification where required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Other Qualifications:

• Achieve advanced certifications (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) within 24 months of hire.

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is part of Global Medical Response (GMR). Our teams deliver compassionate, quality emergency and patient relocation services. Learn more about how our employees provide care at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Discover our values and benefits at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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