Flight Nurse RN | Flight | PRN

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, stabilizing, and treating critically ill or injured patients.
• Preparing and safely packaging patients for air or ground transport.
• Monitoring and managing patient care throughout transport.
• Collaborating with physicians, EMS personnel, first responders, and hospital staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding care and transport needs.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hired/transferred on or after 06/14/2017: Must obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire or transfer.
• Hired/transferred between 08/01/2013 – 06/13/2017: Must comply with the BSN requirements outlined in the offer letter/job description.
• Hired/transferred before 08/01/2013: Grandfathered.
• Preferred: BSN.
• Licensure & Certifications Required at Hire:
  • Florida RN License
  • Florida Paramedic License
  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • One of the following certifications:
  • CEN
  • CNC
  • CRN
  • CRN
  • CRNT
  • CRN
  • Required Within 6 Months Of Hire/Transfer: ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • FEMA ICS 100
  • FEMA ICS 200
  • Air Medical Crew Curriculum Certification (per Florida Administrative Code)
• Preferred Certifications: National Registry Paramedic (NRP), TPATC (Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course), CCRN or CENENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), EPC (Emergency Pediatric Care), AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support)
• Experience Required: 3 years of experience in: Critical Care (ICU), Trauma, Emergency Department.
• Preferred: Prehospital patient care experience, Flight, EMS, or transport experience.

Skills

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Professional interaction with all healthcare team members.
• Ability to learn and utilize healthcare technology and computer systems.
• Ability to function in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.

Patient Population

• All age groups (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric).