Flight Nurse: Critical Care in the Sky

Global Medical Response; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Danville, KY is seeking a Flight Nurse to join a team of air transportation experts delivering safe patient transport and scene call work. You will ensure high safety standards for crew and patients while maintaining aircraft readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in Emergency/Adult Critical Care, current RN license for the area, and CFRN within 24 months. Prior flight experience and instructor certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 & 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.

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.

Skills

ER/ICU RN experience

RN license

EMT cert

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CFRN within 24 months

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Danville, KY is seeking a Flight Nurse to join a team of air transportation experts delivering safe patient transport and scene call work. You will ensure high safety standards for crew and patients while maintaining aircraft readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in Emergency/Adult Critical Care, current RN license for the area, and CFRN within 24 months. Prior flight experience and instructor certifications are a plus.