Flight Nurse
$84,011–$126,797 year
On-site · Santa Clara, California, United States or Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Flight Nurse I provides advanced, autonomous medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport, including advanced life support, airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration. The role involves independent decision-making in high-pressure environments, equipment preparation and transport readiness, and collaboration with healthcare teams and families to ensure continuity of care. Requires state nursing certification, BSN, CFRN within two years of hire, and advanced trauma certifications within one year. Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork are essential.
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
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