Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing helicopter critical care transport for Air Methods in Potsdam, New York. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting critically ill patients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePotsdam • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $42 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including patient assessment, triage, and advanced procedures, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in using aircraft medical equipment and providing high-quality care during specialty transports.

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

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresAircraft Medical Equipment MaintenanceDocumentationCritical ThinkingPrioritizationMultitaskingEmergency ResponsePre-Hospital Care

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationFlexibilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingFlight NursingPatient TransportOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceContinuing EducationNeonatal TransportPediatric TransportAir Methods CBS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment
Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate facilities
Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education experiences
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Keep 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 support the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel during specialty transports
Perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
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 Air Methods CBS 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
Current TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
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 an empty flight suit and boots
Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s)
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
High critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Pre-hospital experience preferred; flight experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 annual location stipend
Health, dental and vision insurance
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 benefits
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