Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering helicopter critical care for Air Methods’ Springfield community transport service. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting critically ill patients while supporting aviation operations.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment of critically ill patients, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in using medical equipment and supplies, with strong communication and critical thinking skills essential for effective patient care and team collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsEMS or MICN CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Patient Care DocumentationAssessment and TriageAdvanced Nursing ProceduresMedical Equipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentAircraft Safety Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN or CEN CertificationTPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight NursingOSHA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, treatment, and patient care documentation
Establish and prioritize care for critically ill or injured patients during transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory, clinical, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and continuing education activities
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure 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 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 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
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 state or county required
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) 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 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 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
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is not required but is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required

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