Pediatric Flight Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a flight nurse with PICU/Pediatric ED experience to join the Life Flight team. You will deliver high-level care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in air and ground transports, working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary crew.

The role requires an RN with ALS/BLS/PALS, NRP, CFRN and trauma certifications, plus a BSN within four years of hire.

Qualifications

• RN license with no restrictions in the operation area.
• ALS, BLS, PALS and trauma care certifications.
• NRP within 120 days of hire.
• ER or critical care transport experience.
• BSN required within four years of hire; by 2025 in update.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during transports.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in high-stakes settings.
• Deliver medications and coordinate care in mobile environments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and positive outcomes.
• Adhere to CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols.

Skills

RN license

ALS

BLS

PALS

Trauma care

CFRN

Autonomous decision-making

Education

BSN

Job description

Flight Nurse - Pediatric Focus (PICU/Pediatric ED Experience Preferred)

Join Our Life Flight Team | Elevate Your Nursing Career

Are you a highly skilled critical care nurse with a passion for pediatric care and a sense of adventure? Intermountain is looking for experienced RNs-especially those with PICU and/or Pediatric ED backgrounds-to join our elite medical transport team. This is more than a job; it's a mission to deliver life-saving care in the most challenging environments.

What You'll Do

As a flight nurse, you'll provide expert-level care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in dynamic, high-stakes environments-whether in the air or on the ground. You'll work autonomously and collaboratively to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care during interfacility transports and emergency responses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessment : Perform comprehensive physical, psychological, and developmental evaluations.
• Planning : Develop individualized care plans using critical thinking and input from patients, families, and the care team.
• Implementation : Deliver and coordinate care, administer medications, and manage resources in fast-paced, mobile settings.
• Evaluation : Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
• Professionalism : Uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, safety, and ethics in accordance with CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols.

Work Environment

This role requires adaptability and resilience. You'll operate in:

• Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft (including unpressurized flights up to 10,000 feet)
• Ground ambulances and outdoor environments (including extreme weather and rugged terrain)
• Enclosed spaces with potential exposure to infectious diseases, noise, vibration, and dehydration risks

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• State-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 120 days of hire.
• Demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience.
• Must obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
• Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update July 2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
• Compact nursing license.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
• Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members.
• Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures.
• Capability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
• Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City: St George

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$41.20 - $62.17

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.