Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing helicopter-based critical care and patient transport for Air Methods. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting patients while supporting aviation operations.

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. Proficient in maintaining clinical competency and compliance with aviation safety standards while providing high-quality patient care.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationProficiency with Microsoft Suite

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresDocumentationMultitaskingCritical ThinkingPrioritizationEmergency NursingPre-Hospital CareAviation Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDependableSelf-MotivatedAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Aircraft Medical EquipmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingAviation Safety StandardsPatient TransportNeonatal CarePediatric CareAdvanced Trauma CourseOSHA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critical patients during transport
Assess illness or injury and prioritize care for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
Maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through laboratory, clinical, continuing education, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and advanced-procedure training
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and support repairs
Keep 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
Comply with aviation 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
Complete other assigned duties

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
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
Skills required to practice nursing under the 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
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
High critical thinking, reasoning, prioritization, multitasking, and attention to detail
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

$6,000 Annual Location Stipend
$8,000 Sign On Bonus
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