Travel Flight Nurse
$64,792–$64,792 year
On-siteGreenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$64,792–$64,792 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct assessment, triage, and treatment of critical patients during 24-hour shifts while transporting them to appropriate medical facilities. Maintain thorough patient care documentation, manage onboard equipment and supplies, and ensure aircraft safety through pre-mission briefings and liftoff checklists. Serve as a flight resource for neonatal and pediatric patients, perform advanced procedures, and participate in patient follow-up and outreach activities. Work a rotating schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off at a base in Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, or Illinois for 18 months.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license(s) for states of practice
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
- Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) required
- Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation
- NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
- NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire
- Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
- Compact license or a license in one of these states is required
- Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling > 50%
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation
- Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care
- Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
- Maintains a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Pre-hospital experience a plus
- Flight experience a plus for full-time travel nursing
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