Flight Nurse
$85,696–$129,314 year
On-siteBradenton, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and safety standards. Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using autonomous decision-making in high-pressure environments, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration. Maintain and prepare medical equipment for transport readiness while documenting patient care accurately. Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and families to ensure continuity of care during transport. Adhere to safety protocols, including scene safety and management of altitude-related physiological challenges. Obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire and advanced trauma care certification within one year. Work 42.12 weekly hours at $41.20-$62.17 hourly in Cortez, Colorado.
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.
- Must meet a pre-hire weight of less than 226 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
- Compact nursing license.
- Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members.
- Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.
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