Flight Nurse

Jobtailor; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned RN for critical care transport, providing high‑level nursing care from initial contact to handoff at the receiving facility. You will assess patients, triage, and maintain meticulous documentation in a demanding pre-hospital setting.

Required are an accredited nursing education, active RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS with advanced trauma certifications. A commitment to ongoing education and compliance with safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in states of practice
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications
• Current advanced trauma provider certification (TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS) if required
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire
• NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat
• Skills to practice nursing within the assigned state scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care during patient transport
• Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport
• Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting facility
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Maintain licensure, certifications, continuing education, and specialized training
• Use and maintain medical equipment; report failures and initiate repairs
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
• Assist with liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio/navigation tasks
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform advanced procedures
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach activities
• Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
• Participate in meetings and research opportunities
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Critical care nursing experience

Patient assessment

Triage

High-stress decision making

Education

RN education (accredited School of Nursing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during patient transport


• Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility


• Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility


• Maintain thorough patient care documentation


• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences


• Maintain and document licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures


• Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repair steps


• Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly


• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation


• Assist with liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities


• Conduct aircraft safety briefings and comply with safety standards


• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures


• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities


• Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned


• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities


• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing


• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations


• Pre-hospital experience preferred


• Flight experience is not required but is a plus


• Weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots


• Current RN license(s) for states of practice


• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations


• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required


• Current advanced trauma provider certification (TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS) if required by state or county


• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire


• TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training


• NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation


• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training


• Skills required to practice nursing within the assigned state scope of practice


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation


• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment during patient transport, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality care in emergency and pre-hospital settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Critical Care Nursing Experience


• Current RN License


• BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications


• Advanced Trauma Provider Certification


• Pre-Hospital Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment


• Triage


• Advanced Procedures


• Patient Care Documentation


• Medical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• RN License


• EMS or MICN Certification


• BLS/CPR Certification


• ACLS Certification


• PALS Certification


• CFRN or CEN Certification


• TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS Certification


• NRP Certification


• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800


• HazMat Certification

Industry Keywords

• Critical Care


• Emergency Nursing


• Pre-Hospital Care


• Flight Nursing


• Patient Transport

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Microsoft Outlook