Flight Nurse - Located in Mattoon, IL

Air Evac Lifeteam; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking an experienced Flight Nurse based in Mattoon, IL. The role offers an immediate hiring opportunity with a starting salary of $28.09 plus additional compensation for geo modifications.

The Flight Nurse will work collaboratively with a professional team to ensure safe patient transport to and from medical facilities. Candidates must have a strong background in emergency care and meet advanced certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.

Responsibilities

• Assess situations to determine best course of action in critical care.
• Manage critically ill or injured patients and support physicians’ orders.
• Maintain safety and compliance in aircraft operations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Reliability

Education

Current RN license

EMT Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN)

Job description

Flight Nurse

Located in Mattoon, IL.

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Opportunity in Mattoon, IL. Starting at $28.09 + DOE, with an additional $10.41 Geo Modification.

We’re hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well‑stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.

Other Responsibilities

• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight experience
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.