RN Life Flight, Allegheny General

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare network is hiring an RN for Life Flight services, requiring a strong background in emergency care and critical decision-making. This full-time role involves rotating shifts and focuses on delivering safe, effective patient transport and care across a four-state area. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in trauma care within Level 1 or Level 2 trauma centers, alongside mandatory certifications in advanced life support.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Pennsylvania or multi-state.
• 5 years recent Emergency/ICU RN experience required.
• Certification in ACLS, PALS, and BLS mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe care for patients during transport.
• Collaborate with EMS and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor safety of transport environment.

Skills

clinical assessment skills

care planning skills

collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

safety monitoring

quality assurance participation

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

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Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Date Posted 20250530

Department Life Flight

Location Rotation between LF bases (Clarion/Butler/Indiana) (Canonsburg/Rostraver/Indiana)

Status Full Time

Shift 12 hour shifts day/night rotations

Union Yes

THE UNIT

Allegheny General was the first hospital in our area to have fixed wing emergency transport

• Allegheny General was the first hospital in our area to have fixed wing emergency transport
• We provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care for critically ill patients who need immediate attention 24/7
• Life Flight has completed more than 75,000 missions within a four state area / 130 mile radius
• We service Pennsylvania, Southeastern Ohio, Northern WV and Western Maryland
  
  

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU’s
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 550+ Beds
  
  

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

General Overview

Assumes and maintains responsibility for the patient and the onset of transferred care to the final disposition in the transport environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including EMS, for the plan of care from presentation through disposition.
• Monitors safety of self and others working in and around the aircraft.
• Participation in quality assurance programs such as chart audits and case reviews.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Minimum five (5) years recent Emergency/ICU Registered Nurse experience within a level 1 or level 2 trauma center or tertiary center
• OR FP-C with 4 years (8320 hours) flight paramedic experience and 1 year (2080 hours) of RN ICU experience at an ICU designated acceptable by the LifeFlight Medical Director
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification all three required upon application
• Must meet height and weight restrictions upon application
• PA PHRN or PA EMT-P or NREMt-P certification required within 1 year of hire
• CFRN Certification is required within 1 year of successful completion of the orientation program
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• At least one of the following advanced certifications CEN or CCRN or CTRN or TCRN
• NRP or PHTLS or ITLS
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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