Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering lifesaving critical care on helicopters for Air Methods. Providing advanced care while participating in ongoing education and ensuring patient safety during transport.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMartinsville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining compliance with medical standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in emergency response and patient transport protocols, with a commitment to ongoing education and equipment maintenance.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageEmergency NursingPatient Care DocumentationEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentPatient Transport Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

EMS CertificationCFRN CertificationTNCC CertificationPHTLS CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency Medical ServicesPre-Hospital CareFlight NursingOSHA TrainingHIPAA Training

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.
Maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attend continuing education programs pertinent to practice.
Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed.
Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist pilot as requested.

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!
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)
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire
Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training
NRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training

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