Flight Nurse-ARIZONA

Air Methods Clinical; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods CBS is seeking a highly qualified RN for critical care flight duties across Arizona bases. You will provide high-quality care from patient pickup through transport to the destination facility, ensuring safety and documentation at every step.

The role requires 3+ years of critical care experience, state EMS certifications, and readiness for on-call, 24/7 coverage with potential travel to multiple bases within the state. A strong team player with flight adaptability is essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and active RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care/emergency nursing.
• Flight experience not required but preferred.
• EMS/MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current trauma certifications and HazMat/NIMS training within 24 months if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to receiving facility.
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintain competency through ongoing clinical experiences and required trainings.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and supplies onboard aircraft.
• Participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings; assist pilots as needed.
• Support patient transport safety and adherence to Air Methods standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Flexible schedule

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Health-related Bachelor's degree (preferred)

3+ years critical care/emergency nursing

Pre-hospital experience (preferred)

Flight experience (not required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This position is used to apply to bases within the state of Arizona and its bases which include:

- Show Low, Tuscon, Williams, Cottonwood, Pheonix, Wilcox, Prescott, Fort Mohave(Local and Travel), Quartzsite(Local and Travel), Parker(Local and Travel), Bullhead City(Local and Travel), Lake Havasu(Local and Travel), Yuma(Local and Travel), and Kingman(Local and Travel).

Our recruiting team will contact you to discuss which bases are activley hiring and what is the best fit for you.

In Arizona, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in. With 3+ years of recent critical care you’ll fly in state‑of‑the‑art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure?

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Responsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You’ll assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility and are responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Reports medical equipment failures and takes initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care, and keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre‑mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre‑mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow‑up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Maintains regularly scheduled attendance
• Employees in this position spend approximately 5% of their time traveling.
• Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the position's essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field preferred but not required
• 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!

Operation and Safety Requirements:

• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• Skills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast‑paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi‑task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on‑call rotation
• Dependable and self‑motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current RN license(s) for states of practice
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA, ARC, or ASHI only courses if state or county required) and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
• If you do not have a current trauma certification, Air Methods will provide the TPATC online course to be completed prior to new hire orientation
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire
• Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS‑approved advanced trauma course before completion of third‑rider training
• NRP certification before completion of the third‑rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third‑rider training

Other certification requirements:

• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire
• Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS‑approved advanced trauma course before completion of third‑rider training
• NRP certification before completion of the third‑rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion