Flight Nurse - $92000 to $95000 per YEAR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Guardian Flight is a recognized leader in air ambulance services, operating as a vital component of Global Medical Response (GMR), a renowned name in emergency and patient relocation medical services. As part of the GMR family of solutions, Guardian Flight delivers compassionate and high-quality medical care that spans emergency and critical care environments, specializing in rapid patient transport across various terrains and conditions. Known for their commitment to excellence, the company prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth, backed by comprehensive benefit options and robust support structures.
The Flight Nurse role at Guardian Flight is a crucial position responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with established protocols and medical direction. This position is designed to operate within a high-stakes, fast-paced environment where clinical expertise and swift decision-making are pivotal. Flight Nurses assess critical care situations, exercise advanced clinical judgment, and administer treatment to adult and pediatric patients during air transport. This role demands a keen understanding of emergency medicine and critical care to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety throughout the transport process.
Flight Nurses at Guardian Flight work a schedule of three days on followed by six days off, offering a balanced work-life dynamic. The role is salaried with a starting range of $92,000 to $95,000 annually, supplemented by a $10,000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments following the successful completion of training. Additional support includes company-paid crew housing during shifts, ensuring focus and convenience for staff. Nurses are expected to maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, conduct regular equipment and base checks, and adhere strictly to safety standards and regulatory protocols. Communication and teamwork are essential as these nurses collaborate closely with air and ground medical teams, dispatch, flight crews, and various medical facilities to provide seamless care coordination. Ongoing education and certification maintenance are integral to the role, with requirements including trauma, ACLS, PALS, and other specialized nursing certifications.
Guardian Flight values professionalism, resilience, and a deep commitment to patient care. The work demands physical ability including lifting up to 150 pounds cumulatively and the willingness to adapt to flexible work schedules and necessary safety protocols such as facial hair grooming to fit protective masks. This role is not only about technical skills but also about embodying Guardian Flight’s core values of compassionate care and safety. Joining Guardian Flight means becoming part of a team dedicated to saving lives and advancing emergency medical services. The position offers a rewarding career path enriched with opportunities for certification, professional development, and impactful work in a supportive environment that champions equal employment opportunity and inclusivity.
- Willingness to shave facial hair if needed to fit an N95 mask
- Possess gross and fine motor skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care activities
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulatively with assistance
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule