ALNW, FLIGHT NURSE, JUNEAU Juneau, AK

Job Description

Flight Nurse - Airlift Northwest - Juneau, AK

ALNW, an Airlift Northwest member, seeks an experienced Flight Nurse to support operations in Juneau, AK.

• 90% FTE (36 hours per week), variable shifts

• Accountable for completing all Airlift Northwest work assignments and ensuring patient safety during transport.
• Provide basic and advanced life support measures to stabilize critically ill or injured patients across all age groups.
• Maintain proficiency in patient management in the aircraft and during flight, including adherence to FAA regulations.
• Participate in safety reporting, shift briefings, cabin checklists, debriefings, and post‑flight quality improvement activities.
• Prepare aircraft environment: oxygen therapy, airway equipment, IV fluids, medications, and other required treatments.
• On arrival at referring site, introduce transport personnel, assist with stabilization, and coordinate with medical control.
• Deliver total patient care in flight, monitor status, and intervene with the other flight nurse as necessary.
• Maintain electronic and written patient records, transfer records to receiving personnel, and restock flight bags and aircraft.
• Report equipment or patient management issues to the Airlift Administrator on Call or Medical Director.
• Participate in debriefings, flight team meetings, and educational sessions, ensuring attendance of at least half of scheduled meetings annually.
• Assist in teaching and training of orientees, flight physicians, and engage in public education and public relations activities.
• Ensure compliance with Airlift Northwest policies, HIPAA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain positive public image and professional relationships.
• Other duties as required.

• Seasonal exposure to extreme cold and heat, frequent temperature changes, noise, vibrations, hypoxia, high‑ionized radiation, toxic chemicals, dehydration, motion sickness, gas expansion, sudden decompression, and potential communicable disease exposure.

• Nursing license in good standing; obtain Alaska and Washington licenses prior to start.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years of experience in critical care, emergency department, or specialty care (pediatric/adult experience preferred).
• Excellent physical and mental health; ability to cope with extreme emotional and physical stress; no lifting, vision, or hearing limitations.
• Adherence to Airlift Northwest dress code and policies.
• Two‑year commitment to the Airlift Northwest flight program.
• Current passport required; carry passport on all transports.
• Current ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS; trauma course provided and maintained.
• Advanced nursing certification (CCRN, CEN, CFRN, etc.) required prior to hire; obtain CFRN within two years of employment.
• Dependable, positive interpersonal communication skills.

Pay Range: $94,824.00 – $ annually.

Other Compensation:

• $1/hour BSN premium
• $1.25/hour nursing specialty certification premium
• $4.50/hour nights
• $4/hour weekends

Benefits information:
For details, visit the benefits portal.

SEIU 1199NW Airlift Northwest

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.