Flight Nurse: Critical Care Transport Specialist

Pafford Medical Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford Medical Services seeks a Flight Nurse to deliver autonomous, evidence-based care to critically ill patients during aeromedical transport. You will assess, stabilize, and transport patients by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground units, working within scope of care and medical direction.

Must hold RNs with BSN preferred; BLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent; CFRN/CTRN desirable. Travel as required, base assignment provided.

Qualifications

• Active critical care assessment and decision-making in high-stress environments.
• Flight-nurse responsibilities including stabilization and transport of diverse patient populations.
• Strong teamwork and communication with pilots, EMS, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Review transport requests, assess patient, and plan individualized care.
• Stabilize and transport adult, pediatric, neonatal, obstetric, medical, and trauma patients.
• Maintain readiness and safety checks for equipment and aircraft, complete documentation.

Skills

Critical care assessment

Flight nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Aviation safety

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure in US

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Pafford Medical Services seeks a Flight Nurse to deliver autonomous, evidence-based care to critically ill patients during aeromedical transport. You will assess, stabilize, and transport patients by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground units, working within scope of care and medical direction.

Must hold RNs with BSN preferred; BLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent; CFRN/CTRN desirable. Travel as required, base assignment provided.