Neonatal Flight Nurse
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training comprehensive coverage and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals EMS agencies ski patrols and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region including the Denver Metro area Summit County Colorado Springs Pueblo Durango northern New Mexico southeastern Utah and western Kansas. If youre passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic high-stakes environments Flight
Depending on your location you may be eligible for up to $8000 in relocation assistance!
Our helicopters and aircrafts serve our Colorado communities and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. Flight for Life Colorados 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. When you join our nursing team as a RN Flights - Neonate you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills experience and commitment to compassionate care. You will also demonstrate your deep commitment to inclusion and a healthier future for all communities. The impact you will make in our faith-based mission-driven culture presents us the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a RN Flights - Neonate 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. The RN Flights staff are self-managing individuals who extend hospital resources into the community are committed to professional growth and participate in regional education.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day qualified flight nurse candidates will need the following:
Experience Requirements
- Three (3) years in Level III/IV NICU experience required
- Five (5) years combined NICU years preferred
Education Requirements
Associate Degree Nursing required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- Bachelor Degree Nursing Preferred BSN preferred
License/Certification Requirements
- Registered Nurse required
- Current state RN license for applicable state of employment or current RN license from a participating state in National Compact Licensure
- Basic Life Support required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program required upon hire
- Certified-Neonatal Pediatric Transport required upon hire or within two (2) years of hire/transfer
- Valid Driver License required
- Valid drivers 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
- S.T.A.B.L.E. certificate preferred
Physical Requirements
- Heavy Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Required Experience:
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