Flight Nurse I

Position Overview

Join us in the enchanting town of El Paso for an extraordinary career as a Flight Nurse with Air Methods. Nestled amidst the majestic Texas landscapes, you will play a pivotal role in providing life-saving medical transport while enjoying breathtaking views and a rich cultural experience. Operate on a schedule of two 24-hour shifts per week, delivering top-notch critical care in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment to ensure the safe transport of critical patients.
• Deliver nursing care from initial contact until patient care is transferred to the accepting medical facility while maintaining thorough documentation.
• Participate in ongoing education, laboratory, and clinical experiences to maintain and enhance competency.
• Utilize and maintain all medical equipment and supplies, ensuring aircraft readiness with proper safety briefings and clean conditions.
• Function as an integral member of the medical flight crew by attending pre- and post-mission briefings and assisting pilots as needed.
• Serve as a resource for neonatal/pediatric care during specialty transports and perform advanced skills as approved.
• Participate in patient follow-up, outreach marketing, education activities, and team meetings.
• Act as a preceptor and assist in the orientation of new employees and students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with Air Methods Community Base Services’ protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care, emergency nursing, or similar experience within the last five years.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice and EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS (or equivalent as state mandates).
• Must maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds (including an empty flight suit and boots) as part of operation and safety requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work a flexible schedule including on-call rotations.
• Obligated to complete specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire, an Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or equivalent), NRP certification, and NIMS/HazMat training as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• Pre-hospital experience.
• Flight experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

Compensation: Minimum pay: USD $77,750.40/Yr. | Maximum pay: USD $95,022.72/Yr.