Float Flight Nurse - Gundersen Air - Sparta & Decorah

gundersenhealth; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gundersen Air is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our flight team, floating between La Crosse, WI and Decorah, IA. You will provide critical care during transport, collaborating with flight medics and pilots to deliver high-quality patient care during missions.

The role requires an RN with Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa licenses, 3–4 years ICU experience, and certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS. Flexibility for extended shifts and cross-base coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• RN licensed in WI, MN, IA at hire.
• 3–4 years of ICU/critical care experience required.
• 1-year interfacility/critical care transport EMS or air medical experience preferred.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers.
• ACLS & PALS certifications required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work extended shifts (24+ hours).

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care during medical transport in coordination with Flight Medics and pilots.
• Assess patient condition and plan care during transport.
• Demonstrate advanced trauma skills and lifesaving procedures.
• Participate in flight operations, pre-mission briefs, and post-mission documentation.

Skills

Flight nursing

Critical care

Interfacility transport

ACLS/PALS

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Come fly with us! When minutes matter, Gundersen AIR delivers life-saving care in some of the region's most advanced medical helicopters. Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a fulltime Registered Nurse to join our Gundersen Air team, comprised of 11 Flights Nurses and 10 Flight Medics. This position will float between both bases in Sparta, WI and Decorah, IA.

What You'll Do:

• As a Flight Nurse you will function as an advanced trained nurse able to provide critical care in the medical transport of critically ill and injured patients, working in conjunction with the Flight Medic and pilot in sharing patient care duties and operational responsibilities.
• You will assess patient condition(s) to determine nature and extent of illness or trauma; develop a plan of care for the patient during transport; establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; and incorporate knowledge of patient's physical and psychosocial development into planning intervention(s) to deliver quality patient care.
• You will demonstrate and utilize advanced trauma skills and lifesaving procedures such as intubation, needle decompression, surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, central and peripheral intravenous access and pericardiocentesis proficiency.
• You will participate in all functions of flight operations including pre-mission briefings, pre-mission liftoff checklist, assisting the pilot as requested inflight (i.e., radio, navigation, visual observation day/night NVG), mission debriefings and documentation, skills and knowledge of general helicopter operations and safety, aviation map reading, plotting coordinates as well as GPS operation.

What's Available:

• Fulltime, 36 hours per week
• Starting pay of $38.96 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials
• Onsite: La Crosse, WI floating to Decorah, IA & Sparta, WI
• Mileage Reimbursement

What You'll Need:

• A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa upon hire
• 3-4 years' work experience in a critical care/ICU setting required
• 1-year Interfacility/Critical Care transport experience, EMS experience, or air medical transportation is highly desired
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to function in an extended shift (24 hours or greater) environment and be able to constructively utilize down-time between responses, transports, and transfers.

Additional Education, Learning, Licensure, and Certification Required After Hire:

• Incident Command Center (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certificates required within 12 months of hire
• Emergency Medical Technician (WI, IA, MN or National) certification required with 12 months of hire date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support for Obstetrics (BLSO) or Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics (ALSO), and Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within 18 months of hire
• Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months of hire date

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• A care team with longevity and low turnover, strong teamwork model, and the ability to work with complex patient cases both independently and as a team
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary and shift differentials, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term a