Flight Nurse — Critical Care Transport Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Flight Nurse for LifeLine Fixed Wing operations in Aurora, CO. This onsite, full-time role provides direct patient care during air and ground critical transport, with a flex shift and compensation ranging from $38.91 to $60.31 per hour, based on experience.

Requires CO RN license (or multistate) and CFRN certification, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and relevant trauma training. Minimum 3 years ICU/ED experience preferred; BSN encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN license in Colorado or multi-state compact at hire.
• Flight Nurse CFRN certification required.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP/NRP or equivalent training.
• Preferred: BSN degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during all phases of transport.
• Document assessments, interventions and responses within required timeframes.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and perform vehicle/equipment checks.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve outcomes and safety education for facilities.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decisive action in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

RN license (CO or multistate)

BSN (preferred)

Flight Nurse Certification CFRN

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a Flight Nurse for LifeLine Fixed Wing operations in Aurora, CO. This onsite, full-time role provides direct patient care during air and ground critical transport, with a flex shift and compensation ranging from $38.91 to $60.31 per hour, based on experience.

Requires CO RN license (or multistate) and CFRN certification, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and relevant trauma training. Minimum 3 years ICU/ED experience preferred; BSN encouraged.