Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing helicopter critical-care transport for Air Methods in El Paso. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting critical patients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining compliance with aviation and safety standards. Proficient in using medical equipment and supplies, with a strong emphasis on documentation and communication skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationProficient with Microsoft Suite

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenancePre-Hospital ExperienceCritical Care TransportEmergency NursingSafety ComplianceMultitasking

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationPresentationPrioritizationReasoning

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingAviation StandardsPatient TransportNeonatal CarePediatric CareOutreach MarketingContinuing EducationClinical CompetencyHazMat Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
Establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
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 pre-mission liftoff checklists and pilot support activities, including radio, navigation, and visual observation
Comply with aviation and 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
Participate in outreach marketing and education activities
Precept and/or orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Work two 24-hour shifts per week and perform other duties as assigned

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
Current RN license(s) for states of practice
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS or equivalent certifications as required
TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
CFRN or CEN specialty certification required within 24 months of hire
One of TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training
Maintain weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, communication, presentation, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Regularly scheduled attendance

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 needed before new hire orientation