Description
We are seeking experienced NICU nurses with 3+ years of Level III or Level IV NICU experience to join our flight team. As a Flight Nurse, you will provide advanced critical care during air and ground transport to critically ill newborns and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced critical care and stabilization during air and ground transport.
- Assess and manage critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients using independent clinical judgment.
- Perform advanced interventions including airway management, medication administration, and critical care procedures.
- Partner with referring providers, receiving facilities, and transport team members to ensure seamless patient care.
- Maintain transport equipment, readiness standards, and accurate patient documentation.
- Adhere to all aviation, transport, and patient safety protocols.
Requirements
- State-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 120 days of hire.
- Demonstrated emergency room or critical care experience.
- Must obtain CFRN certification within two years of hire.
- Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
- Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations.
- Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
- Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of diverse critical care experience across various ICU specialties.
- Compact nursing license.
- Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
- Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members.
- Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.
Benefits We offer a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Salary $41.20 - $62.17 per hour