Flight Nurse: Critical Care Transport Pro

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Arkadelphia, AR seeks a Flight Nurse (Full Time) to join Air Med. The role involves autonomous critical care transport of patients by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft when assigned.

You will assess, stabilize, and treat a diverse patient population, collaborate with pilots and ground crews, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate documentation and readiness for every mission.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in required states
• 3+ years CCU/ED critical care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Current PALS/APLS/ENPC as appropriate
• NRP credential when obstetric/neonatal assigned
• Trauma education appropriate to role
• CFRN or CTRN within 2 years of employment
• Pre-employment screening completed

Responsibilities

• Review transport requests and develop individualized care plan
• Stabilize and transport adult, pediatric, neonatal, obstetric, medical and trauma patients
• Monitor patient continuously and respond to deterioration
• Manage advanced airways, ventilation, hemodynamics, medications and drains
• Maintain continuity of care and deliver clear handoffs
• Coordinate with pilots, EMS, fire, law enforcement, facilities and specialty teams

Skills

Advanced assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse license

BSN degree

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS/APLS/ENPC credentials

NRP credential (when obstetric/neonatal)

CFRN or CTRN certification

Pre-employment screening

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Arkadelphia, AR seeks a Flight Nurse (Full Time) to join Air Med. The role involves autonomous critical care transport of patients by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft when assigned.

You will assess, stabilize, and treat a diverse patient population, collaborate with pilots and ground crews, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate documentation and readiness for every mission.