Flight Nurse RN - PRN Fort Smith Arkansas

Davita Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Fort Smith seeks a dedicated RN with critical care and emergency experience. The role requires active RN Licensure, relevant certifications, and strong skills in emergency response and patient monitoring. Ideal candidates should also be physically fit to handle the demands of flight medical services.

Qualifications

• Current RN Licensure in state of practice and compact for other states.
• Three years ER or Critical Care experience required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced medical equipment for patient monitoring and support.
• Perform pre-hospital duties in various environments including flight.
• Maintain physical fitness and ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Critical Care experience

Emergency Room experience

Intubation

Cardiac Monitor usage

Education

Accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

Job description

Minimum Requirements:Education: Accredited school of nursing completion.Licensure: Current RN Licensure in state of practice and compact for other states. Base may determine at discretion.EMT is required in Arkansas within 60 days. State EMT is required at Life Line state-licensed bases before completing Life Line orientation. Base may determine at discretion.Experience: Three years ER or Critical Care experience.Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)* Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).* Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.* Must have or be able to complete within two years of service FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.Preferred Requirements:Preferred Education: Bachelor's of Nursing.Preferred Experience: Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.Preferred Certifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)Physical Requirements:* Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of fit-4-duty program.* As of 7/1/2017, the new weight requirement will be 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots).* Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions. Perform pre-hospital duties in many different environments.* Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.* Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.* Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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