Flight Nurse​/RN Ambulance Service

Overview

Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, Air Ambulance Flight Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• We prioritize your well‑being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 65 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care.

• Administers emergent and critical care to a patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics utilizing the nursing process.
• Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation.
• Markets the Air 1 Program and serves as a representative of the department, as well as the ETMC Regional Healthcare System, when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity.
• Understands and supports the ETMC Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• At least three years critical care nursing experience. Critical care experience is defined as no less than 4,000 hrs in an ICU or emergency department.
• Texas RN license.
• Texas EMT‑B certification and EMT‑P within one year.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
• NRP.
• One advanced certification (CFRN, CEN, CCRN) required or within two years of employment.

• Previous flight nursing experience.