Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Ohio; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air transportation services is seeking a Flight Nurse to join their professional team. The role involves safely transporting patients, maintaining high safety standards, and providing critical care in emergency situations. Candidates should have extensive experience in emergency settings and hold necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications prior to flight status.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action for patient care.
• Communicate effectively with air and ground teams.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

RN License

EMT Certification

Job description

Flight Nurse – Starting at $28.09+ DOE

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 are key pillars of our services. You’ll work on a professional, quality team committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities:

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

Other Responsibilities:

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

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 certification 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:

• 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 our stories at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com and discover how our values drive our care. Check out our benefits at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

EEO Statement

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

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