Pediatric Flight Nurse

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Flight Nurse with pediatric focus for its Life Flight team. Ideal candidates have PICU or Pediatric ED backgrounds and a passion for mobile critical care, with strong assessments and decisive action in urgent scenarios.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and adherence to Life Flight protocols across mobile and clinical settings. BSN within four years and CFRN/trauma certifications are emphasized.

Qualifications

• State-certified nurse with no restrictions in operation area.
• ALS, BLS, PALS, and trauma care certifications.
• NRP within 120 days of hire.
• Emergency room or critical care experience.
• CFRN within two years of hire.
• Advanced trauma certifications (ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with comprehensive physical, psychological, and developmental evaluations.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with input from patients, families, and team.
• Deliver and coordinate care; administer medications in mobile, high‑demand environments.
• Monitor outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
• Uphold CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols with safety and ethics.

Skills

ALS

BLS

PALS

NRP

ER/CC exp

CFRN within 2 yrs

Trauma cert

BSN within 4 years

Education

BSN required

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

• 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

• 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

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City 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

Benefits

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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