Flight Nurse: Critical Care Transport

Rural Metro Fire Department; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Jackson, TN is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients to and from facilities and supports scene calls. You will work on a professional team dedicated to safety and high-quality patient care in challenging critical care environments.

The role requires RN licensure, EMT/Trauma certifications, and ongoing training with CFRN eligibility within 24 months. Competitive hourly pay starts at $28.66 with a $5/hr area stipend; full-time with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Three years of Emergency or Adult Critical Care RN experience.
• Current RN license in states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification as required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP training provided).
• 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

Critical care nursing

Flight nursing

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

CFRN

EMT Certification

Trauma Certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Jackson, TN is hiring a Flight Nurse to transport patients to and from facilities and supports scene calls. You will work on a professional team dedicated to safety and high-quality patient care in challenging critical care environments.

The role requires RN licensure, EMT/Trauma certifications, and ongoing training with CFRN eligibility within 24 months. Competitive hourly pay starts at $28.66 with a $5/hr area stipend; full-time with benefits available.