Flight Registered Nurse

Job Description

Who Are We:

Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome - demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting-edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

As a Flight Nurse at Life Link III, you'll join an elite team of flight paramedics and pilots, delivering advanced, life-saving care with top-of-the-line equipment in air medical transport. Experience a high level of autonomy as you assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients, performing advanced procedures and ensuring their safe journey to specialized medical facilities. In this fast-paced, rewarding role, you'll rely on your advanced critical care nursing expertise, mastery of complex interventions, and exceptional communication—where every mission makes a difference.

Your impact:

Provide advanced critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions during air medical transport

Assess, stabilize, and manage trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies in flight

Perform advanced procedures within scope of practice and manage complex patient conditions in alignment with medical protocols

Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products per guidelines and established protocols

Constantly reassess patient conditions, modify care plans, and adapt interventions to the evolving clinical status during flight

Ensure safety throughout all phases of transport in collaboration with pilot and flight nurse

Collaborate closely with flight nurses, pilots, and other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes during transport

Maintains clear and continuous communication with receiving hospitals, pre-hospital care providers, and family members as necessary

Participate in pre-flight safety checks, post flight debriefings and maintain equipment readiness

Document patient care accurately and support quality improvement initiatives

Maintain critical care skills through ongoing training

Your Qualifications:

Current Minnesota and Wisconsin RN Licenses (both required at time of hire)

MN based RNs must have ND license - Wisconsin based RNs must have MI RN and MI EMT licensure (EMT may be completed when offered after hire)

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) required within 18 months of hire date

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification will be required after hire date

FEMA certification for ICS 100, 200

Minimum of 3 years recent (within the previous 5 years) critical care or emergency nursing experience with a focus on high-acuity, critical patient care, including expertise in managing severe trauma, acute cardiac conditions, respiratory failure, and complex neonatal/pediatric cases

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Prior critical care experience that involved a comprehensive understanding of advanced life support techniques, pharmacological therapies, invasive procedures, and emergency interventions

Prior exposure to high-acuity, multi-system trauma, including shock, severe head injuries, and complex cardiac emergencies, is essential

Must maintain a flight crew weight of 230 lbs or less, fully dressed in flight required gear

Valid driver's license

Ability to maintain airport security access credentials (where applicable)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Pre-hospital or air medical flight experience

Trauma certifications (TPATC, TNCC)

5 years of ICU, critical care experience

Experience with adult and pediatric patient populations, including neonates, is highly preferred

What We Offer:

Base Pay Rate: $43.35 - $51.57 per hour, based on experience

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

401k with employer match fully vested

Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance

Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

Tuition/Training reimbursement program

Why Join Life Link III?

We are dedicated to making a difference. Our mission-driven culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll work alongside passionate professionals in a CAMTS accredited, award-winning program that is committed to improving patient outcomes all while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Compliance/HIPAA:

Must perform work in the manner prescribed by documented work process in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply, specifically work processes that involve billing practices, for avoiding activities that constitute fraud and abuse.

Employment Status Requirements:

Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. As a pre-condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Life Link III is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our commitment to an equitable workplace extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and termination. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and where all individuals can thrive professionally.

If you require any accommodations to apply or participate in our hiring process, please contact the Life Link III Human Resources team.

Full-time