Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse providing critical air-transport care for Air Methods patients in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Delivering ICU-level helicopter care, patient stabilization, and safe medical transport.

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 critically ill patients, while maintaining required certifications and clinical competencies. Proficient in using medical equipment and participating in flight operations, with strong communication and multitasking abilities in high-pressure environments.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseACLS CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing SkillsMedical Equipment MaintenanceDocumentationEmergency ResponseFlight Operations SupportPatient Care CoordinationMultitaskingClinical Competency

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAbility to PrioritizeFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMedical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseACLS CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN or CEN CertificationTPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingOSHA TrainingHIPAA Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critically ill or injured patients
Determine and prioritize care required for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until patient handoff and maintain thorough patient care documentation
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
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 adequate onboard supplies
Keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
Participate as a medical flight crew member in pre-mission briefings, debriefings, liftoff checklists, and aircraft safety briefings
Assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities as requested
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 Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
Maintain regular attendance; travel approximately 5%

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
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 certification
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS or equivalent certification, if state or county required
Current TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification, if state or county required
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
Proficient 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
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced 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 employee does not have a current trauma certification