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 a passion for pediatric care and a sense of adventure. You will deliver life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, including air and ground transport.

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.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Operate in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft (including unpressurized flights up to 10,000 feet).
• Work in ground ambulances and outdoor environments, including extreme weather and rugged terrain.
• Function in enclosed spaces with potential exposure to infectious diseases, noise, vibration, and dehydration risks.

Requirements

• State-certified Nurse with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
• Certifications: Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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 the state of operation.
• 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 (degree will be verified). RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain their BSN within four years of hire or promotion date.

As of July 2025, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements in place at the time of their hire or promotion.

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, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
• Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $41.20 - $62.17. Actual hourly rate 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 living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.