Santa Fe,NM,USA Flight Nurse I-Santa Fe,NM($77.8k-$95k/Year) | Hiring

Air Methods is a leading provider of air medical services, dedicated to delivering critical care transport across a wide geographic area. As a reputable medical transport company, Air Methods combines advanced aviation technology with highly trained healthcare professionals to ensure rapid and safe patient transfer during emergencies. Operating from various bases nationwide, including the scenic and culturally rich town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Air Methods is committed to improving patient outcomes through timely and efficient critical care transport. Santa Fe, known for its unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant cultural heritage, provides an inspiring setting for professionals who thrive in dynamic and meaningful work environments. Air Methods’ Community Base Services in Santa Fe plays a pivotal role in providing life-saving medical transport to the community and surrounding areas. This location offers flight nurses an extraordinary opportunity to combine their passion for critical care with the excitement of medical aviation. The role allows healthcare professionals to experience breathtaking views while delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress, time-sensitive situations. The Flight Nurse position at Air Methods requires a minimum of 36 months of recent experience in environments such as ICU, ER, Flight, or Critical Care Transport settings within the last five years, reflecting the high level of expertise necessary to succeed in this role. As a flight nurse, you will function as a key member of the Clinical Flight Crew, responsible for assessing, triaging, and treating critically ill or injured patients from the point of contact through transport to the receiving medical facility. You will follow stringent medical protocols and guidelines established by the Air Methods Community Base Services Medical Directors to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety. Your work schedule typically consists of two 24-hour shifts per week, highlighting the balance between intensive work periods and downtime. In this role, you are expected to maintain competence in clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical training. Documentation, continued education, equipment maintenance, and compliance with aviation safety are all critical components of the job. The Flight Nurse contributes not only by delivering patient care but also by supporting flight operations, participating in mission briefings, conducting aircraft safety checks, and providing education and support to new staff and students. This role is not supervisory but is challenging and rewarding, requiring outstanding critical thinking, excellent communication, collaboration, and adaptability to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position mandates rigorous adherence to safety protocols to protect patients, medical staff, flight crew, and equipment during transport operations. The salary range for this role is competitive, offering between approximately USD 77,750.40 and USD 95,022.72 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the diverse needs of Air Methods’ employees. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks. Air Methods is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in its workforce. Joining Air Methods as a Flight Nurse in Santa Fe offers a unique combination of professional growth, meaningful contribution to community health, and the thrill of aerial medical transport in a stunning and culturally vibrant location. If you are a skilled critical care nurse seeking to elevate your career to new heights, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and supportive team environment.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• minimum of three years recent critical care or emergency nursing experience
• current RN license(s)
• EMS or MICN certification as per state regulations
• current BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications
• ability to maintain weight under 225 pounds including flight suit and boots
• ability to work flexible schedule including overtime and on-call
• proficient computer skills
• strong communication and critical thinking
• willingness to complete specialty certifications within 24 months
• must meet all training and certification mandates
• regular attendance
• ability to travel up to 5 percent
• comply with all Air Methods employment policies