Float Flight Nurse

Apply for the Float Flight Nurse role at Life Flight Network.

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Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As industry trailblazers, we raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground. Joining our team means a career defined by distinction, pride, compassion, and unwavering service.

• Work with the Flight Paramedic to provide advanced critical care to patients.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for all direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols.
• Collaborate on patient care documentation, follow-up, and equipment management.
• Ensure safe aircraft operation, enforce safety policies, and assist pilots in navigation and flight procedures.
• Participate in business development and community outreach to promote Life Flight Network.
• Maintain clinical quality standards, including skills such as chest tube insertion, surgical airway, intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
• Support day-to-day operations, inventory management, and statistical data compilation.
• Engage in public education and maintain a favorable public opinion of the organization.

• Minimum five (5) years of ICU/ED/Trauma experience within the last ten (10) years (flight experience may substitute for ICU/ED/Trauma). Current licensure and/or certification as follows:
• RN license appropriate to assigned location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), completed before independent duties.
• CFRN exam within one year of hire; certification within two years.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) preferred until CFRN certification.
• Valid state driver's license and minimum three years of driving experience.
• Maintain Airport Badge (where applicable).
• Passport and/or Canada entry may be required.
• Adhere to weight restriction (max 250 lbs fully outfitted).
• Strong leadership and communication skills for high-stress situations.
• Ability to work varied shifts, covering fixed-wing and/or ambulance calls.

• Competitive compensation above industry standard.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life/AD&D (company covers 100%).
• Short & long term disability (company covers 100%).
• 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution.
• Multilingual stipend.
• Tenure bonuses.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental time off.
• Bereavement leave (including pets).
• Tuition/Training reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time.
  
  Employee Recognition Awards.
• Paid time off starting almost 4 weeks a year for full-time employees.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Life Flight Network Membership.

• Senior Level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time.
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.