Flight RN

About the role

As a Flight Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, you'll be a member of the Air Care Transport team, providing dynamic and immediate care to high-acuity patients across Nebraska via helicopter. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients with complex healthcare needs and collaborate with patients, families, rescue personnel, and outlying hospital staff to form a multidisciplinary team delivering continuous, well-coordinated care.

When not flying, and after completing all daily program responsibilities, you will provide patient care and interventions in the Emergency Department or other hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• React calmly, quickly, and efficiently to emergent and critical situations.
• Implement interventions and treatments consistent with Air Care protocols and/or medical online direction.
• Actively participate in evaluating and ensuring safety in and around the aircraft; address safety concerns and recommend safe practices.
• Educate others on safe practices in and around the helicopter through formal and informal presentations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Current EMT or Paramedic license in Nebraska.
• Three years of critical care or ER experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within 5 months of start date.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) within 12 months of start date.
• TNATC (Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course) within 12 months of start date.
• CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) within 24 months of start date.

About the employer

CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare is the longest-operating original air ambulance service in Nebraska, serving central Nebraska and northern Kansas. The service transports patients to facilities in cities such as Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha, Wichita, Kansas City, and Denver. The experienced flight teams can transport two patients and up to three medical providers.

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. It features an advanced-level trauma center, AirCare emergency helicopter transport, and an ambulance program for long-distance and local 911 service. Additional services include cardiac care (with open-heart surgery), a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, an advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at the free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay

$36.94 - $53.56 per hour.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.