Per Diem Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing advanced critical care during patient transport in Kentucky with state-of-the-art helicopters. Contributing to a mission focused on safety and exceptional patient care.

Posted 6/28/2026part-timeBedford • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Maintains thorough patient care documentation.
Participate in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings.
Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 while working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
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 (AHA, ARC, or ASHI only courses if state or county required) and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

AssessmentTriagePatient Care DocumentationCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications

EMS CertificationMICN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification