Flight RN: Critical Care Transport Specialist (PRN)

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 111,493,000 - 172,813,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a PRN Flight Nurse to provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. This onsite role requires an RN license, CFRN, and strong critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

You will document assessments, manage interventions, coordinate with teams, and support safety and quality initiatives. A comprehensive rewards program and flexible schedule support professional growth and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license with multi-state endorsement or CO licensure.
• Flight Nurse CFRN certification.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP required.
• BLS through AHA/Red Cross until start date; renewals required.
• TNCC/TPATC/ATCN or equivalent trauma certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care during transport from initial contact to handoff at receiving facility.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and changes in condition within required timelines.
• Completes vehicle and equipment checklists and ensures gear is functional.
• Collaborates across disciplines to improve safety, outcomes, and education for referring facilities and EMS.
• Maintains safety, quality, and outreach activities as part of ongoing professional duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Communication

Education

Colorado RN License (or Multi-state compact)

Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

TNCC/TPATC/ATCN

Job description

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a PRN Flight Nurse to provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport. This onsite role requires an RN license, CFRN, and strong critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

You will document assessments, manage interventions, coordinate with teams, and support safety and quality initiatives. A comprehensive rewards program and flexible schedule support professional growth and patient outcomes.