NICU Flight Nurse Full Time

inMy Jet; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

inMy Jet is seeking an experienced NICU Flight Nurse in Fort Lauderdale, FL to deliver advanced neonatal critical care during air and ground transports. You will stabilize and transport critically ill and premature neonates, administer medications, monitor ventilated infants, and ensure equipment readiness in a high‑acuity aviation setting.

The role requires expert clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to work independently under pressure while upholding safety and patient

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III or IV NICU) experience.
• Minimum 3 years of high-acuity neonatal critical care experience.
• Current BLS, NRP, PALS, STABLE and related certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal critical care during fixed-wing and ground transports.
• Stabilize critically ill and premature infants during transport and collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapists.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and monitor ventilated neonates per protocol.
• Maintain readiness of aircraft medical equipment and perform documentation.

Skills

Neonatal critical care

Flight nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Transport incubators

Mechanical ventilators

High-frequency ventilators

CPAP systems

Cardiac monitors

Infusion pumps

Nitric oxide delivery systems

Job description

# NICU Flight Nurse Full TimeREVAFort Lauderdale, FL 333094 days agoJob descriptionNICU Flight Nurse Full TimeJob Title: NICU Flight NurseDepartment: MedicalReports To: Chief Flight NurseEmployment Type: Full-TimeThe 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.QualificationsExperienceRequired:• 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 preferred.• 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) preferredPhysical 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.