Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Global Medical Response in Porterville, CA is seeking a Flight Nurse to join our air transport team, providing transport of patients to and from facilities and supporting scene calls with a focus on safety and high-quality care.

The role requires 3+ years in Emergency or Adult Critical Care as an RN, CA RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, NRP, and CFRN within 24 months. Salary starts at $115,000–$165,000 DOE with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in Emergency or Adult Critical Care as an RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP required prior to flight status.
• CFRN certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best action for critical care patients.
• Manage critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patients per physician orders.
• Maintain a safe, clean aircraft environment and regular equipment/base checks.
• Collaborate with air/ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintain required certifications and training.

Skills

Emergency/Adult Critical Care nursing

Flight/air medical experience

Education

RN license (US)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CFRN certification (within 24 months)

Job description

Flight Nurse

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Opportunity in Porterville, CA

Starting at $115,000k - $165,000k 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 is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.

Other Responsibilities

• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care settingas a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Choose GMR?

Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Hereyou’llembark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve.View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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