Flight Nurse- PRN - Mercy Fort Smith

About the Role

A Flight Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Paramedic, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role demands a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in the state of practice and compact for other states (base may determine at discretion).
  • Arkansas: Arkansas EMT license is required at Life Line state-licensed bases before completing Life Line orientation (base location will determine license needs).
• Experience: Three years of ER or Critical Care experience.
• Certifications:
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
  • Must have or be able to complete within the first six months of service: ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
  • Must have or be able to complete within the first six months of service: ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
  • Must have or be able to complete within two years of service: FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).
• Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Ability to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, CO2 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's of Nursing.
• Experience: Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Physical Requirements

• Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of the fit-4-duty program.
• As of 7/1/2017, the new weight requirement will be 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots).
• Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions.
• Perform pre-hospital duties in many different environments.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.