Per Diem Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Per diem flight nurse providing critical-care air transport for Air Methods. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting patients by helicopter from Payson, Arizona.

Posted 8/21/2026part-timePayson • 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, while maintaining compliance with medical standards and aviation safety protocols. Proficient in patient care documentation and skilled in the use of medical equipment and supplies.

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Critical Care NursingAdvanced Practice SkillsCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriagePatient Care DocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceAdvanced Procedures

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

EMS or MICN CertificationTPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingAviation Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, using Air Methods CBS standards and Medical Director guidelines
Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate medical facility
Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until handoff to the accepting facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical and psychomotor competency through laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
Maintain required licensure, certifications, training, and clinical rotation documentation
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and maintain adequate onboard supplies
Keep the 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
Follow aviation and clinical 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
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
Maintain a 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, including 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
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, where required by state or county
TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification, where 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

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