Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing critical-care helicopter transport for Air Methods in Fort Mohave. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting patients while supporting aviation safety and clinical standards.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeFort Mohave • Arizona • 🇺🇸 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 assessment, triage, and treatment of patients during transport. Maintains required certifications and licenses while ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective communication in high-pressure environments.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsAdvanced Trauma Course CertificationStrong Critical Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresClinical DocumentationEmergency NursingPre-Hospital CareMultitaskingAttention to DetailMicrosoft Suite ProficiencySafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Reasoning AbilitiesPrioritization SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentAircraft Safety SystemsDocumentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN or CEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingPatient TransportAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

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 facility
Establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of critical patients to appropriate medical facilities
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences and continuing education
Maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures documentation
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repairs as directed
Maintain adequate onboard aircraft supplies and keep aircraft clean and orderly
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 patient 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 / 36 months 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
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
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
Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Regularly scheduled attendance
5% travel
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

$8,000 sign-on bonus
$6,000 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 employee does not have a current trauma certification