STAR Flight Nurse

Join Our Life-Saving Team

Become part of an elite group providing critical care and life-saving transport as a Flight Nurse. Take advantage of a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 and an annual $5,000 travel stipend on the 15/13 work schedule. Transportation support is provided while on assignment.

About PHI Health

PHI Health leads air ambulance services nationwide, boasting an impeccable safety record and highly skilled aviation, medical, and communication professionals. Annually, we transport over 22,000 patients from 80+ bases across the U.S., while engaging in community outreach and partnering with healthcare systems to advance care and education. Our mission is clear: safely move communities to health.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Base Medical Supervisor or Business Operations Manager, you will deliver thorough, safe care to critically ill or injured patients during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports. This role involves specialized flight nursing skills or dual certification in paramedic flight practice, employing emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency care for patients transported via rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground vehicles.
• Accurately document assessment, treatment, and stabilization during transport.
• Complete precise billing documentation related to patient transport.
• Facilitate effective, timely communications with management and stakeholders.
• Support public relations and marketing initiatives as needed.
• Engage in ongoing education, including meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and other learning focused on critical care and transport.
• Fulfill annual competency requirements and maintain all medical certifications and licensure.
• Follow medical protocols under supervision of the program Medical Director and Management.

Candidate Qualifications

• Active RN Compact license required; RN California licensure must be obtainable.
• At least 3 years current experience in critical care or emergency nursing; 5 years preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and one of TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS; NRP and Instructor certifications are advantageous.
• CFRN certification required within 24 months of hire.
• Prior flight or transport nursing experience preferred.
• Successful completion of PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program is mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact across all personnel levels and external contacts.
• Compliance with weight limits for flight personnel; must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam, including functional capacity testing and drug screening.
• Basic computer proficiency for electronic communications and charting.

Schedule and Locations

• Work rotations of either 7 days on/7 days off or 15 days on/13 days off.
• Various locations as assigned within Arizona or as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary coupled with comprehensive benefits designed to promote well-being and employee commitment. Additionally, a tiered sign-on bonus structure rewards tenure: $10,000 after one year, $25,000 after two years, and $50,000 after three years.

Core Company Values

• Safety: Committed to achieving zero accidents and maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Efficiency: Maximizing resources to deliver sustainable productivity and profitability.
• Quality: Ensuring consistent and exceptional organizational outcomes.
• Service: Dedicated to serving customers, communities, and colleagues faithfully.

Disclaimer

The job description outlines general duties and expectations and is not exhaustive of all tasks or requirements. PHI, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, forbidding any discrimination based on protected characteristics under relevant laws.