Flight Nurse: Aerial Critical Care Transport

Air Evac Lifeteam; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Manchester, KY is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients via helicopter and provide critical care on scene calls. You will work with a professional team, following safety standards and ensuring high-quality patient care throughout flights.

Requirements include RN licensure, CFRN within 24 months, EMT certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP. Experience in emergency or adult critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Emergency or Adult Critical Care as an RN.
• Current RN license in states served by the area.
• EMT & Trauma certifications required; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP before flight status.
• CFRN required within 24 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best action for critical care patients.
• Support physicians’ orders and manage critically ill or injured patients.
• Maintain safe, clean aircraft environment and perform base/equipment checks.
• Communicate with air/ground teams, dispatch, flight crews and facilities.
• Share shift change information and document records per protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Emergency medical experience

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (state(s) served)

CFRN certification

EMT certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Manchester, KY is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients via helicopter and provide critical care on scene calls. You will work with a professional team, following safety standards and ensuring high-quality patient care throughout flights.

Requirements include RN licensure, CFRN within 24 months, EMT certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP. Experience in emergency or adult critical care is preferred.