Flight Nurse

Guardian Flight

$92K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of experience in emergency or critical care setting.
  • Preferred flight experience for specialized patient care.
  • Active RN licensure in the relevant states required.
  • EMT Certification as required by state regulations.
  • AHA certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP) needed prior to flight status, with trauma certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Advanced certifications (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) are preferred, with a requirement to obtain within 12 months from hire.
  • Instructor certifications in core life support courses are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assess situations to determine optimal care strategies for critical patients.
  • Utilize critical thinking to manage critically ill or injured patients under physician orders.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and effectively stocked aircraft environment, adhering to safety standards.
  • Collaboratively communicate with air and ground teams, dispatch, and partner facilities.
  • Provide accurate shift change information and uphold compliance with documentation standards.
  • Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training for the role.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus paid after training completion.
  • Company-paid crew housing during shifts.
  • Schedule follows a beneficial 3 days on/6 days off rotation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

FLIGHT NURSE INCENTIVES
  • Starting Range $92,000-$95,000 annually
  • $10,000 Sign-on Bonus payable in two installments following the end of training
  • Schedule is a 3 days on/6 days off rotation
  • Company paid crew housing while on shift


We're hiring Flight Nurses to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.

JOB DUTIES
  • Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians' orders
  • Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
  • Work collaboratively and effectively communicates in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
  • Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
  • Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position


QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an emergency or critical care setting required
  • Flight experience preferred

Education:
  • Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area required
  • EMT Certification in state(s) where required
  • AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire
  • Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire
  • Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred

Physical Demands:
  • Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
  • Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
  • Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule


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