Flight Nurse, Float – Northeast Region

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks an experienced flight nurse to deliver advanced nursing care during aeromedical transport from initial contact to handoff at the destination facility. The role requires critical care and flight experience, an active RN license, and CFRN/CCRN/CEN certifications.

You will work across bases, on-call 24-hour shifts, collaborating with pilots and medical teams while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum three years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years
• One year of full-time flight experience required
• Current RN license for states of practice where Air Methods CBS locations
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications
• Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
• Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
• NRP certification
• NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat
• Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
• Clinical skills required by the applicable state scope of practice and Medical Director standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, organization, and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred
• Pre-hospital experience preferred
• Nurse compact license preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
• Assess, triage, and treat critically ill or injured patients for safe transport to the appropriate facility
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation
• Maintain clinical knowledge and psychomotor competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Keep licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures documentation current
• Demonstrate proficiency with Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies
• Report equipment failures, coordinate repairs, and maintain adequate onboard patient-care supplies
• Keep aircraft clean and organized for rapid response capability
• Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings and complete required documentation
• Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
• Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced skills and procedures
• Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities
• Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students
• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
• Support multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in regions where currently licensed
• Maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed; travel is 85%
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Flight Nursing

Critical Care

Nursing Assessment

Education

RN License

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Air Methods CBS Equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility


• Assess, triage, and treat critically ill or injured patients for safe transport to the appropriate facility


• Maintain thorough patient care documentation


• Maintain clinical knowledge and psychomotor competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences


• Keep licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures documentation current


• Demonstrate proficiency with Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies


• Report equipment failures, coordinate repairs, and maintain adequate onboard patient-care supplies


• Keep aircraft clean and organized for rapid response capability


• Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings and complete required documentation


• Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested


• Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed


• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced skills and procedures


• Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities


• Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students


• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities


• Support multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in regions where currently licensed


• Maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed; travel is 85%


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing


• Minimum three (3) years of 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


• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations


• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required


• Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county


• Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN


• One approved advanced trauma course: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course


• Current NRP certification


• NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat


• Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots


• Clinical skills required by the applicable state scope of practice and Medical Director standards


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, organization, and attention to detail


• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred


• Pre-hospital experience preferred


• Nurse compact license preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced nursing care and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining thorough documentation. Proficient in emergency response and patient transport, with a strong focus on ongoing education and clinical competency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Critical Care Nursing Experience


• Flight Nursing Experience


• Current RN License


• Advanced Trauma Course Certification


• BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certification

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment


• Triage


• Emergency Care


• Clinical Documentation


• Advanced Procedures


• Patient Follow-Up


• Pre-Hospital Care


• Clinical Skills


• Safety Standards Compliance


• Flight Resource Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Critical Thinking


• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Skills


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CFRN Certification


• CCRN Certification


• CEN Certification


• NRP Certification


• EMS or MICN Certification


• TNCC Certification


• ACLS Certification


• PALS Certification


• IS 100, 200, 700, 800 NIMS Training

Industry Keywords

• Emergency Medical Services


• Critical Care


• Flight Nursing


• Patient Transport


• OSHA Compliance


• HIPAA Compliance


• Clinical Rotations


• Aviation Safety Training

Tools & Technologies

• Air Methods CBS Equipment


• Microsoft Office Suite