Per Diem Flight Nurse

• Responsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
• Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility.
• Provide nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.
• Maintain competence in knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
• Pre-hospital experience preferred
• Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 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
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire

Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining current RN licensure and relevant certifications. Proficient in using Microsoft Suite and knowledgeable in equipment maintenance, with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

• Critical Care Nursing Experience
• Current RN License
• BLS/CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification

• Critical Care Assessment
• Triage
• Patient Treatment
• Equipment Maintenance
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication

• EMS Certification
• MICN Certification
• CFRN Certification
• CEN Certification

• Emergency Nursing
• Pre-Hospital Experience
• Flight Experience
• Patient Care
• Outreach Marketing