Job Description:Job Description SummaryAs a Flight Nurse, you represent excellence in emergency care and professionalism. Every moment matters, and your dedication ensures patients receive the highest standard of treatmentno matter where the mission takes youJoin Our Team as a Flight Nurse – Where Compassion Meets Critical Care in the Skies!Are you a highly skilled nurse with a passion for saving lives in the most challenging environments Our Flight Nurses are the heartbeat of our airborne medical team, bringing expertise, courage, and compassion to patients in needwherever they may be.In this role, you'll use your advanced critical thinking and clinical skills to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients, working both independently and alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. From remote landscapes to urgent emergency responses, you'll be a lifeline in moments that matter most.If you're ready to take your nursing career to new heightsliterallywe'd love to welcome you aboard.Key Responsibilities of a Flight Nurse – Providing Compassionate Care in Critical MomentsWhat You’ll Do:Uphold professionalism at all times, maintaining a compassionate and respectful approach with patients, families, and colleagues.Communicate with warmth and integrity, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.Respond promptly to patient needs and inquiries, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently and effectively.Conduct thorough checks of equipment, medications, and supplies at the beginning of each shift and post-flight, guaranteeing immediate readiness for patient care.Collaborate seamlessly with multiple agencies, emergency responders, and healthcare facilities, demonstrating diplomacy and teamwork in high-pressure situations.Adhere strictly to all federal, state, and municipal regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the highest level of safety and compliance.Maintain all required certifications, continuously striving for excellence and professional growth.Step up where needed, supporting the team with additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.As a Flight Nurse, you aren’t just delivering critical careyou’re offering reassurance, expertise, and compassion when it’s needed most. If you thrive in a fast-paced, life-saving environment, we’d love to have you on board.Qualifications – Expertise, Dedication, and the Heart to Make a DifferenceOur Flight Nurses are highly skilled professionals who bring lifesaving care to patients in critical situations. If you're ready to take your skills to new heights, here’s what we’re looking for:Essential Qualifications:Licensed Nurse – Must hold a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of operations, maintaining certification throughout employment with Classic Air Medical Aeromedical Services, Inc.Critical Care Expertise – A minimum of three years in a high-acuity critical care or emergency department setting (1,600 hours/year minimum), ensuring strong clinical judgment and advanced patient care skills.Advanced Certifications – Must maintain certification in:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)An Advanced Trauma Course (ATLS, TNCC, BTLS, TNATC, or ATCN)Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)CCRN, CEN, or CFRN within one year of hireUnwavering Compliance & Integrity – Must adhere to all scope-of-practice protocols and state regulations, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct.Physical Readiness – Must weigh less than 215 pounds fully dressed at the time of hire and maintain that weight to ensure optimal safety and performance in flight operations.If you’re a dedicated nurse with a passion for critical care and a desire to make a life-changing impact, we’d love to welcome you aboard.Physical Requirements:The Physical & Communication Skills That Make a DifferenceAcute Observation & Attention to Detail – Ability to read labels, assess patient conditions, operate monitors, and identify critical equipment and supplies with precision.Clear & Effective Communication – Frequent interaction with patients, families, and medical teams in high-pressure situations; must be able to hear, understand, and respond quickly to verbal communication, alarms, and urgent needs.Manual Dexterity & Technological Proficiency – Skilled hands and fingers needed to operate delicate medical equipment, document patient care, prepare medications, and utilize computer systems efficiently.Physical Strength & Mobility – Must be capable of lifting and transferring patients while maintaining proper body mechanics; ability to bend, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavier items.Agility & Adaptability – Required to walk, assist in patient transport, and maneuver equipment through busy rooms, tight spaces, and unpredictable environments. Often involves pushing/pulling gurneys and portable medical devices.Endurance & Stability – May need to remain in a stationary standing position for extended periods while providing patient care.Being a Flight Nurse is a physically and mentally demanding role, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you're ready to put your skills to work in an environment where every second counts, we’d love to have you as part of our team.Location:Cortez Air Base, Pagosa Springs Air BaseWork City:CortezWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$39.99 - $59.18We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we usethe artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience.HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. WhileHiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made byIntermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.