Sky-High Flight Nurse: Critical Care in the Air

Rural Metro Fire Department; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Natchitoches, LA is hiring a Flight Nurse to join our air-transport team, delivering critical care during patient transport and scene calls. You will provide high-quality nursing care while maintaining safety standards on board aircraft.

Requirements include 3 years of Emergency or Adult Critical Care, active RN license, CFRN within 24 months, EMT/Trauma where required, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Critical care

Education

RN license

CFRN certification

EMT certification

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Natchitoches, LA is hiring a Flight Nurse to join our air-transport team, delivering critical care during patient transport and scene calls. You will provide high-quality nursing care while maintaining safety standards on board aircraft.

Requirements include 3 years of Emergency or Adult Critical Care, active RN license, CFRN within 24 months, EMT/Trauma where required, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training.