Flight Nurse & Medical Aircrew Specialist

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE is seeking a non-supervisory Flight Registered Nurse and Medical Aircrew Member to support removal missions. You will provide direct patient care during land, air, and sea operations and may assist IHSC facilities as a senior staff nurse.

Frequent travel and short-notice deployments are required. This USPHS-only position demands independent clinical judgment, with duties including program support, cross-agency liaison, and 24/7 on-call medical consultation.

Qualifications

• Active USPHS Commissioned Corps officer or CAD candidate.
• Bachelor or higher degree in nursing; RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 4 years direct patient care experience as RN.
• Ability to pass DHS/FAA/agency requirements and maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Flight Registered Nurse and Medical Aircrew Member on ICE missions.
• Provide direct patient care in aviation, IHSC clinics, or on DHS missions.
• Travel 50% or more; deployments on short notice.
• Act as senior staff nurse as needed; support IHSC programs and ISOU objectives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent problem solving

Decision making under pressure

Diplomatic skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Oral presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

RN license (US state)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ICE is seeking a non-supervisory Flight Registered Nurse and Medical Aircrew Member to support removal missions. You will provide direct patient care during land, air, and sea operations and may assist IHSC facilities as a senior staff nurse.

Frequent travel and short-notice deployments are required. This USPHS-only position demands independent clinical judgment, with duties including program support, cross-agency liaison, and 24/7 on-call medical consultation.