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 and injured patients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePotsdam • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $42 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 of patients during transport. Maintains compliance with aviation and safety standards while effectively utilizing medical equipment and supplies.

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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 Skills and ProceduresDocumentationMedical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceAviation Safety StandardsPatient Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including 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 laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure adequate onboard supplies
Keep aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response to transport requests
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
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 skills and procedures
Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and 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
Maintain regular attendance; travel approximately 5%

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
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is not required but is a plus
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
Maintain a current RN license 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
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
Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state scope of practice
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, attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Annual Location Stipend
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 you do not have a current trauma certification