Pediatric Flight Nurse

About the Role

Join our elite medical transport team as a Flight Nurse with a pediatric focus. This role is ideal for highly skilled critical care nurses with PICU and/or Pediatric ED experience, offering the opportunity to deliver life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical, psychological, and developmental evaluations of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Develop individualized care plans using critical thinking and input from patients, families, and the care team.
• Deliver and coordinate care, administer medications, and manage resources in fast-paced, mobile settings (air and ground).
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
• Uphold the highest standards of nursing practice, safety, and ethics in accordance with CAMTS, CLIA, and Life Flight protocols.
• Operate in helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft (including unpressurized flights up to 10,000 feet), ground ambulances, and outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather, rugged terrain, and other challenging conditions.

Requirements

• State-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
• Current certifications: Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification 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 state.
• 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 (required as of July 2025; existing employees promoted/hired prior to this date are held to prior minimum requirements).
• Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of hire/promotion if not already held.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures.
• Capability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions (e.g., noise, vibration, temperature, altitude).
• Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $41.20 - $62.17, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.