RN Flights Job at American Nursing Care (Durango)

American Nursing Care

Location:
United States , Durango

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

33.15 - 53.04 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Flight Registered Nurse (RN), you will apply the nursing process to alleviate human suffering and enhance quality of life by combining excellent medical care with appropriate and safe transportation. RN Flight staff are self-managing individuals who extend hospital resources into the community, are committed to professional growth, and participate in regional education. Our helicopters and aircrafts serve our Colorado communities and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. Flight for Life® Colorado’s rigorous training and decades of proven service have made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, helicopter and aircraft EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and ski patrols across the regions we serve.

Job Responsibility:

Apply the nursing process to alleviate human suffering and enhance quality of life by combining excellent medical care with appropriate and safe transportation
Performing a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including but not limited to IV’s, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, specimen collections orthopedic and minor surgical procedures
Planning and implementing resuscitation, stabilization, and transport of critically ill and injured patients
Providing airway management, optimizes perfusion, and relieves pain and/or stress within air or ground transport setting
Promoting a safe environment essential to the health and well-being of all individuals with the air medical transport environment, including aircraft and ambulance safety and universal precautions and protocols
Adapting to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting
May be required to drive Flight for Life Colorado vehicles including ambulances and the Flight for Life Colorado Suburban, in support of our ground ambulance operations, relocating vehicles to cover for maintenance and other program needs

Requirements:

5 years of recent critical care experience required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's required
Current state RN license for applicable state of employment or current RN license from a participating state in National Compact Licensure required
Current Basic Life Support through American Heart Association required
Current ACLS required
Current PALS upon hire or within six months of hire/transfer required
NRP upon hire or within 12 months of hire/transfer required
Certified Flight Registered Nurse upon hire or within 2 years of hire/transfer required
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass the annual review of driving record for safe vehicle operations required
Must maintain current on all certifications required by Commission for Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems required
Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) upon hire or within 12months of hire/transfer required
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice to have:

Previous ICU experience preferred
BSN Preferred

What we offer:

Relocation assistance when you start as a Flight For Life Transport Registered Nurse (RN) (Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000)
health/dental/vision
FSA
matching retirement plans
paid time off
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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RN Flights

American Nursing Care

Location:United States , Durango

Category:Nursing

Contract Type:Not provided