Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering advanced critical care during helicopter patient transports for Air Methods’ Tucson air-medical operations. Maintaining clinical readiness, safety, documentation, and specialized certifications.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 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 maintaining clinical competency through ongoing education and certification. Proficient in using aircraft medical equipment and ensuring patient safety during transport.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageDocumentationAdvanced Practice SkillsAircraft Medical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedDependable

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight ResourceNeonatal TransportPediatric TransportMedical StandardsEMS Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, according to Air Methods CBS standards and Medical Director guidelines
Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities
Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough documentation
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings, complete documentation, assist with liftoff checklists, and support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
Conduct aircraft safety briefings and protect the safety of patients, crew, personnel, and equipment
Serve as a flight resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports and perform approved advanced procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up, outreach marketing, and education activities
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
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required by state or county
TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
One approved advanced trauma course certification (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
Maintain weight not exceeding 225 pounds including an empty flight suit and boots
Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is not required but is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not 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
Air Methods will provide the TPATC online course if the candidate does not have a current trauma certification