Flight Nurse - PRN

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Flight Nurse to provide critical care during patient transport, performing assessment, triage, and treatment in the challenging confines of a helicopter. You will work alongside a Flight Paramedic to administer medications and deliver advanced life support.

The ideal candidate has ER/CCU experience, current RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and the ability to operate cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps in dynamic, high-pressure

Qualifications

• Accredited nursing education with current RN licensure; compact licensure preferred.
• Minimum of three years ER or Critical Care experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; additional certifications like ITLS/PHTLS, ATLS, FP-C/CCP-C are required or obtainable within specified timeframes.
• Proficiency with medical devices and computer systems.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, and perform various movements necessary for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality emergency nursing care, including assessment and intervention.
• Administer medications and advanced life support in transport settings.
• Utilize specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
• Work effectively in noisy, confined, and dynamic environments.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care experience

Physical stamina

Education

RN licensure

Compact licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CEN or CCRN advantageous

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

Infusion pumps

Job description

Role Overview:

A Flight Nurse provides critical care during patient transport, including assessment, triage, and treatment in high-pressure environments. Working alongside a Flight Paramedic, the nurse administers medication and delivers advanced life support within a helicopter's confined space.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality emergency nursing care, including assessment and intervention.
• Administer medications and advanced life support in transport settings.
• Utilize specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
• Work effectively in noisy, confined, and dynamic environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Accredited nursing education with current RN licensure; compact licensure preferred.
• Minimum of three years ER or Critical Care experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; additional certifications like ITLS/PHTLS, ATLS, FP-C/CCP-C are required or obtainable within specified timeframes.
• Proficiency with medical devices and computer systems.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, and perform various movements necessary for patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Previous flight paramedic experience and certifications such as CEN or CCRN are advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to pass an annual fitness test, tolerate environmental stressors, and meet weight and physical standards.