Flight Nurse, Float – Northeast Region

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
• Assess, triage, and treat critically ill or injured patients for safe transport to the appropriate facility
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation
• Maintain clinical knowledge and psychomotor competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Keep licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures documentation current
• Demonstrate proficiency with Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies
• Report equipment failures, coordinate repairs, and maintain adequate onboard patient-care supplies
• Keep aircraft clean and organized for rapid response capability
• Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings and complete required documentation
• Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
• Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced skills and procedures
• Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities
• Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students
• Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
• Support multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in regions where currently licensed
• Maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed; travel is 85%
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations
• One year of full-time flight experience required
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required
• Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
• Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
• One approved advanced trauma course: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course
• Current NRP certification
• NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and Haz Mat
• Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
• Clinical skills required by the applicable state scope of practice and Medical Director standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, organization, and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred
• Pre-hospital experience preferred
• Nurse compact license preferred

Demonstrates advanced nursing care and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining thorough documentation. Proficient in emergency response and patient transport, with a strong focus on ongoing education and clinical competency.

• Critical Care Nursing Experience
• Flight Nursing Experience
• Current RN License
• Advanced Trauma Course Certification
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certification

• Patient Assessment
• Triage
• Emergency Care
• Clinical Documentation
• Advanced Procedures
• Patient Follow-Up
• Pre-Hospital Care
• Clinical Skills
• Safety Standards Compliance
• Flight Resource Coordination

• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration

• CFRN Certification
• CCRN Certification
• CEN Certification
• NRP Certification
• EMS or MICN Certification
• TNCC Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• IS 100, 200, 700, 800 NIMS Training

• Emergency Medical Services
• Critical Care
• Flight Nursing
• Patient Transport
• OSHA Compliance
• HIPAA Compliance
• Clinical Rotations
• Aviation Safety Training

• Air Methods CBS Equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite