Flight Nurse

5 days ago


Weatherford, Texas, United States UC Health Full time
Job Summary

UCHealth is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Nurse to join our team. As a Flight Nurse, you will provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport, ensuring the highest level of care and safety for our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Provide patient care during all phases of transport, from initial contact to care relinquishment at the accepting medical facility.
  • Document patient assessment, evaluation, interventions, patient response to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within established timeframes.
  • Participate in pre- and post-transport briefings, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive success and improve outcomes.
  • Provide safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
  • Colorado or multi-state compact RN license at hire, with multi-state compact license within six months
  • Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Healthcare Provider; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); and one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), or TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
  • Minimum 5 years ICU, Emergency department (or combination of both) experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous Flight, CCT or EMS experience
  • Instructor certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC or TNCC or ATCN)
Benefits

UCHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
  • Paid time off, starting with PTO in your bank
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Wellness benefits
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance
Loan Repayment

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, providing employees with free assistance navigating the program to submit federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.