Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing helicopter critical-care transport for Air Methods in Show Low, Arizona. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting critical patients while supporting aviation safety.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeShow Low • 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 for safe patient transport. Maintains compliance with required certifications and training while effectively communicating and collaborating with medical personnel.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationPre-Hospital Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresDocumentationMedical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital CareFlight NursingOSHA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for safe transport of critical patients
Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
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 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 ensure repairs are initiated
Maintain adequate onboard aircraft 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 support the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
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 and planned outreach marketing and education activities
Precept and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students
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
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
Flight experience is not required but is a plus
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
Skills required to practice nursing under the 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
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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
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
Regularly scheduled attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10K Annual 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 employee does not have a current trauma certification