Flight Nurse (Contract/Per Diem)
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteContractLicense Or CertificationSmall
ContractLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Review patient information and confirm transport readiness with the Medical Director before each mission. Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, manage in-flight nursing care including medications and monitoring, and apply clinical judgment for patient deterioration. Perform complete handoffs to receiving teams and restock medical supplies post-transport. Maintain situational awareness of altitude effects and adhere to all flight safety protocols while deferring to the pilot-in-command. Complete required orientation, annual continuing education, and skills verification as directed by the Medical Director.
Required Qualifications
- Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in an ICU, emergency department, or critical care transport setting
- CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) required within 2 years of hire
- Current BLS and ACLS provider certification
- PALS certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire per Medical Director direction
- Ability to function independently in a resource-limited environment with minimal direct supervision
- Working knowledge of flight physiology, altitude-related patient considerations, and the physiologic stressors of the transport environment
- Ability to operate and interpret all transport monitoring equipment including cardiac monitor, pulse oximetry, capnography, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment in managing unanticipated patient deterioration or emergent events
- Ability to maintain situational awareness of the transport environment at all times, including altitude effects on patient physiology, oxygen supply duration, IV fluid & medication availability, and estimated time to destination
- Ability to defer to the pilot-in-command on all matters of flight safety without exception
- Ability to complete all required initial orientation training prior to functioning as an independent transport crew member
- Ability to complete all required annual continuing education and skills verification as defined by the Medical Director and Clinical Supervisor
- Ability to actively pursue CFRN certification if not held at hire, with documented progress toward completion within 2 years
- Ability to participate in scheduled education events, case reviews, simulation exercises, and in-services as directed
- Ability to maintain personal clinical currency in critical care and transport nursing
- Ability to participate in the QA/QI program by submitting complete and accurate transport documentation
- Ability to cooperate fully with any case review, peer review, or adverse event review initiated by the Medical Director or Clinical Supervisor
- Ability to maintain compliance with all applicable HIPAA requirements, DEA controlled substance requirements, and Aery policies and procedures
- Ability to disclose any changes in licensure status, certification lapses, or clinical fitness concerns to the Clinical Supervisor or Medical Director immediately upon awareness
Desired Qualifications
- Multi-state licensure
- Trauma course certification (ITLS or PHTLS)
- Prior fixed-wing or rotor-wing air transport experience
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