Flight Nurse

Flight Nurse | Fixed Wing & Rotor
As Flight Nurse on LifeNet Air, you'll have the opportunity to fly as part of our fixed wing or rotor programs responsible for providing high quality advanced life support care, including assessment, triage, and treatment for critical patients. You'll also enjoy participating in outreach marketing and education activities. To thrive in this role, you must have a minimum of three years (rotor) or two years (fixed wing) critical care experience.

Our Company
LifeNet Air is the oldest operating air medical program in the State of Arkansas. Operated in partnership with Air Methods, our Flight Nurses are assigned to fixed wing or rotor positions within our Speciality Care Transport Team.

• Our Flight Nurses enjoy flying on Bell 407 Helicopters, PC-12s or King Air aircrafts.
• Our medical directors are available to assist you when needed, and our QI department regularly hosts free CE classes to ensure you not only meet your recertification hours but also keep at the top of your game as a Flight Nurse.
• Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to help you continue reaching your career goals, no matter what they may be.
• Our Flight Nurses also have access to a free online NREMT Refresher Recertification course.
• Our Flight Nurses enjoy great work-life balance with optimal off time, working 2 scheduled 24-hour shifts a week.

This Position
We are interested in Flight Nurses who enjoy taking care of patients, knowing every call makes a difference at a critical moment in someone's life. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll enjoy things like:

• 243 hours PTO
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Matching retirement plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Affordable, quality, health insurance
• Boot reimbursement and free uniforms
• Free CE classes and generous tuition reimbursement
  Click here to view our Employee Benefits Guide.

Our Location
Located on the border of Texas and Arkansas, Texarkana is a twin-city known for being “twice as nice”. No matter which side of the state line you decide to call home, you’ll enjoy beautiful parks, excellent schools, quick access to area lakes for boating and fishing, and several public and semi-private golf courses.

Why Apply?
If you’re ready for a job as a Flight Nurse that will help you soar to new heights in your career, allow you to utilize the skills you have to truly treat your patients, and give you the opportunity you want to grow as a healthcare professional, apply now. We are looking for the best of the best of air medical providers, and we look forward to exploring your career fit with us.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, you must be an RN with two (fixed wing) or three (rotor) years of critical care experience in an ER or ICU environment.
Minimum requirements to apply for this position include:

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse in Texas, Arkansas or other compact state
• Current EMT and /or Paramedic certification in both Texas and Arkansas (Paramedic preferred) or willingness to complete RN to EMT Bridge certification course before the end of your orientation period
• Minimum three years critical care experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current state driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Negative DOT drug screen
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, TNCC/ ITLS/ PHTLS, PALS/ PEPP/ ENPC certifications required
• NIMS Training ICS 100, 200, and 700 within 90 days of employment offer
• Must gain CFRN certification 1yr from time of signing job description
• Maintain a weight of less than 240lbs while in full flight gear
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Functional movement to include heavy lifting of patients and equipment within highly stressed environments

Job Description
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