Flight Nurse – Float

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an experienced critical care/flight nurse based in Illinois to support neonatal/pediatric transport and adult critical care missions. You will perform thorough assessments, triage, and advanced procedures during airborne patient transport and ensure accurate documentation.

The role requires current RN licensure, multiple certifications, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts and travel up to 85%.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergency nursing experience.
• One year of full-time flight experience required.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations; nurse compact license preferred.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required by state or county.
• Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county.
• Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN.
• One acceptable advanced trauma certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course.
• Current NRP certification.
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat.
• Ability to maintain weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work at any CBS base where currently licensed.
• Must maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and advanced procedures, throughout critical-patient transport
• Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
• Maintain thorough patient-care documentation
• Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
• Operate and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repairs
• Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
• Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
• Comply with aviation and safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Support neonatal/pediatric personnel during specialty transports
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up
• Participate in outreach marketing and education activities
• Precept and/or orient new employees and students
• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
• Maintain availability for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
• Travel approximately 85%

Skills

Patient Assessment

Triage

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Critical Thinking

Education

RN License

EMS or MICN Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

Aircraft Safety Systems

Job description

• Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and advanced procedures, throughout critical-patient transport
• Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
• Maintain thorough patient-care documentation
• Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
• Operate and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repairs
• Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
• Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
• Comply with aviation and safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Support neonatal/pediatric personnel during specialty transports
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up
• Participate in outreach marketing and education activities
• Precept and/or orient new employees and students
• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
• Maintain availability for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
• Travel approximately 85%

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
• One year of full-time flight experience required
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations; nurse compact license preferred
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required by state or county
• Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
• Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
• One acceptable advanced trauma certification: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course
• Current NRP certification
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat
• Ability to maintain weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at any CBS base where currently licensed
• Must maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in critical care and emergency nursing, with a focus on advanced patient assessment, triage, and transport procedures. Maintains compliance with aviation safety standards and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills essential for effective patient care and team support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Critical Care Nursing Experience
• Flight Experience
• Current RN License
• Advanced Trauma Certification
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Triage
• Advanced Procedures
• Medical Equipment Operation
• Patient-Care Documentation
• Multitasking
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• RN License
• EMS or MICN Certification
• CFRN Certification
• CCRN Certification
• CEN Certification
• TNCC Certification
• NRP Certification
• NIMS Training

Industry Keywords

• Critical Care
• Emergency Nursing
• Aviation Safety Standards
• Patient Transport
• Continuing Education
• OSHA Training
• HIPAA Training

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Equipment
• Aircraft Safety Systems