NICU Flight Nurse Full Time

REVA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

REVA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a NICU Flight Nurse to provide advanced neonatal critical care during air and ground transports. This role involves assessing, stabilizing, and transporting critically ill neonates while ensuring exceptional care in high-pressure situations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a NICU and possess key certifications like BLS and NRP. The position emphasizes teamwork with physicians and EMS personnel while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III or Level IV NICU) experience.
• Minimum 3 years of high-acuity neonatal critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care during fixed-wing and ground transports.
• Stabilize critically ill and premature infants prior to and during transport.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and EMS personnel.

Skills

Neonatal Intensive Care

Advanced Patient Care

Critical Care Transport

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Transport Incubators

Cardiac Monitors

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care

REVA is one of the largest fixed wing air ambulance operators globally and provides medical transport services on a 24/7/365 continuous basis.

About the Role

The NICU Flight Nurse is responsible for providing advanced neonatal critical care during air and ground medical transports. Working as part of a specialized transport team, the NICU Flight Nurse safely assesses, stabilizes, and transports critically ill and premature neonates while delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic aviation environment. This role requires expert clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform independently under stressful conditions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care during fixed‑wing and ground transports.
• Perform advanced neonatal assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Stabilize critically ill and premature infants prior to and during transport.
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV fluids in accordance with protocols and physician direction.
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized neonatal transport equipment including:
  • Transport incubators
  • Mechanical ventilators
  • High‑frequency ventilators (when applicable)
  • CPAP systems
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Infusion pumps
  • Nitric oxide delivery systems (if applicable)
• Perform neonatal airway management including endotracheal tube monitoring and assistance with advanced airway procedures.
• Monitor ventilated neonates and make ventilator adjustments per protocol.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and referring/receiving facilities.
• Provide family‑centered care and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers.
• Complete accurate electronic patient care documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and case reviews.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, CAMTS standards, company policies, and clinical protocols.
• Participate in continuing education, competency assessments, simulation training, and mandatory flight safety programs.
• Maintain readiness of aircraft medical equipment and supplies.
• Assist with inventory management and equipment inspections.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III or Level IV NICU) experience.
• Minimum 3 years of high‑acuity neonatal critical care experience.

Highly Preferred

• Adult ICU, Emergency Department, or Critical Care Transport experience caring for adult patient populations.

Preferred

• Previous neonatal transport or flight experience.
• Experience with neonatal ECMO transports.
• Experience with high‑frequency ventilation.
• Experience with neonatal surgical transports.

Required Certifications

• Current BLS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• STABLE Program Certification
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (preferred)
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) (preferred)
• Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC‑NIC) (preferred)
• Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) (preferred)
• Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Work in confined aircraft environments.
• Lift, push, and pull.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Tolerate prolonged flights and varying weather conditions.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call assignments.