Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering helicopter critical-care transport for Air Methods. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting patients from Roswell to appropriate medical facilities.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRoswell • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 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, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in advanced procedures and emergency response, with a commitment to ongoing education and training.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseACLS CertificationCFRN CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailMultitaskingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR CertificationPALS CertificationEMS CertificationTPATC CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingFlight NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceSafety Standards

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 ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
Maintain licensure, certification, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotation, and advanced procedure documentation
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repair steps
Maintain adequate onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and pilot support, including radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
Comply with 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 and 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
Carry out Air Methods CBS mission and goals with safety as the highest priority

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
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
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) and Medical Standards
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Regularly scheduled attendance
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Pre-hospital experience preferred; flight experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20K HTF 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 the candidate does not have a current trauma certification