Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering critical care aboard helicopters for Air Methods’ community medical transport services. Assessing, treating, and safely transporting patients to appropriate facilities.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeGranite City • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $40 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 during patient transport, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in advanced nursing skills and certifications necessary for emergency medical services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN License (MO & IL)BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Nursing SkillsDocumentation MaintenanceAircraft Medical Equipment ManagementEmergency Response ProceduresPatient Transport ProtocolsSafety Standards ComplianceMultitaskingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailPresentation SkillsPrioritizationReasoning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPatient TransportAviation SafetyOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceEMS RegulationsAdvanced Trauma CareNeonatal/Pediatric SupportOn-Call Rotation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during critical patient transport
Determine and prioritize care required 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 and required licensure, certification, education, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical training records
Use and maintain aircraft medical equipment and supplies; report failures and initiate repairs as directed
Keep aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings; complete required documentation
Assist with liftoff checklists and pilot support activities, including radio, navigation, and visual observation
Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Provide flight support to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up, outreach marketing, and education activities
Precept and orient new employees and students as assigned
Participate in 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
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 (MO & IL required)
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications, and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if state or county required
CFRN or CEN specialty certification 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
Maintain weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots
Skills required to practice nursing under assigned state scope of practice and advanced skills defined by Medical Director(s)
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, presentation, prioritization, and multitasking skills
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 needed before new hire orientation