Flight Nurse: Critical Care Transport

UCHealth; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth Loveland is seeking a Flight Nurse to provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. The role requires extensive critical care experience, CFRN, and state RN licensure; you will work onsite with a flexible shift schedule and a competitive hourly pay rate.

You will document assessments, manage interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transport and optimal patient outcomes. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.
• Colorado RN license or multi-state compact required at hire; license within six months.
• Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN) required; state license activation as applicable.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required; additional trauma courses preferred.
• Minimum 3 years ICU/ED experience; flight/CCT/EMS experience preferred.
• Instructor certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/T patc) preferred or can be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport from initial contact through handover at the receiving facility.
• Document patient assessment, interventions, and responses within established timeframes; participate in pre/post-transport briefings.
• Ensure equipment is functional; complete vehicle and equipment checklists; report deficiencies.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve outcomes; provide safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies.

Skills

Flight Nursing

Critical Care

Decisive Judgment

Team Collaboration

Fast-paced Environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Colorado RN License or Multi-state Compact

Flight Nurse Certification CFRN

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Driver's License

Job description

UCHealth Loveland is seeking a Flight Nurse to provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. The role requires extensive critical care experience, CFRN, and state RN licensure; you will work onsite with a flexible shift schedule and a competitive hourly pay rate.

You will document assessments, manage interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transport and optimal patient outcomes. Travel may be required.