Travel Flight Nurse
$64,792–$64,792 year
On-siteRoswell, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Assess, triage, and treat critical patients during 24-hour shifts while ensuring safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. Provide high-quality nursing care from initial contact until care is relinquished, maintaining thorough documentation and participating in pre- and post-mission briefings. Maintain competency through ongoing clinical experiences, attend continuing education, and manage onboard equipment and supplies. Serve as a flight resource for neonatal and pediatric patients, assist with liftoff checklists, and conduct safety briefings. Participate in outreach marketing, patient follow-up, and orientation of new employees. Requires minimum 36 months of recent critical care experience, current RN license, and specialty certifications like CFRN or CCRN.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- 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 (Please note, advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
- 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
- Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location
- Provide scheduling flexibility to allow up to 14-day assignments
- Maintain flexibility of assigned base location which will be determined based on need and subject to change
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling > 50%
- Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- 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 (Please note, advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
- NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
- NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
- Pre-hospital experience a plus
- Flight experience a plus for full-time travel nursing
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