Flight Nurse

Role: Critical Care Flight Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and critical care during air and ground transport

• Assess, stabilize, and manage critically ill or injured patients autonomously

• Operate and maintain medical equipment, document patient care accurately

• Collaborate with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure seamless care

• Adhere to safety protocols and manage physiological challenges at altitude

• Maintain operational readiness and contribute to transport program quality

Qualifications & Skills

• State-certified RN with no restrictions, with ALS, BLS, PALS, trauma, and NRP certifications

• Emergency or critical care experience; ability to obtain CFRN within two years

• Strong critical thinking, autonomous decision-making, and effective communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required; must complete within four years if hired prior to deadline

• Preferred: extensive ICU experience, advanced trauma certifications, mentoring skills, familiarity with ICU technologies

Physical & Other

Requirements

• Ability to perform strenuous tasks, operate complex equipment, and work in high-stress environments

• Maintain weight restrictions, pass physical assessments, and work long shifts including nights and weekends

Location: Cortez Air Base, Colorado