Flight Nurse

Air Methods

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

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWichita • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced nursing practice skills in critical care and emergency settings, with a focus on patient assessment, triage, and treatment during transport. Maintains compliance with safety standards and possesses essential certifications for high-quality patient care.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN Specialty CertificationAdvanced Nursing Practice Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Procedure TrainingDocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentAircraft Safety Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicenseEMS or MICN CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight ExperienceSafety StandardsOSHA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, during patient transport
Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate facility
Provide nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished 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 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 support the pilot with 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
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
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
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 an empty flight suit and boots
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Advanced nursing practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 Sign On Bonus
$6,000 Annual Stipend
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