Flight Nurse, Paramedic

Air Methods

Flight Nurse Paramedic delivering critical air-medical care for Air Methods in Lumberton, North Carolina. Providing ICU-level helicopter transport, patient assessment, treatment, and flight safety support.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeLumberton • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while adhering to Air Methods CBS standards. Proficient in advanced trauma care and compliance with safety regulations, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseParamedic LicenseAdvanced Trauma Course CertificationBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS Certifications

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Hard Skills

AssessmentTriagePatient Care DocumentationAdvanced Practice SkillsMedical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationPrioritizationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseParamedic LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS CertificationNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceFlight Resource

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, using Air Methods CBS standards and Medical Director guidelines
Assess illness or injury to establish and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Participate in ongoing laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education activities
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure adequate onboard supplies
Keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with liftoff checklists and pilot support activities such as radio, navigation, and visual observation
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education
Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
Current RN license(s) for states of practice (NC)
Paramedic License for North Carolina
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as applicable
Current TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if state or county required
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
One approved advanced trauma course (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved course) before completion of third-rider training
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat training before completion of third-rider training
Weight not exceeding 225 pounds including an empty flight suit and boots
Knowledge of nursing and advanced practice skills within assigned state scope of practice
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work a flexible schedule, overtime, and a 24/7 on-call rotation
Strong critical-thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, collaboration, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment

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