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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Panama City, FL ยท On-site

... Bay County (DOH Bay) and community agencies to ensure continuity of care and expected outcomes ... Instructs non-professional employees in a variety of professional nurse subjects. Participates in ...

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How much do bay flight nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for bay flight nurse in the United States is $109,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bay Flight nurse?

Bay Flight Nurses are highly trained registered nurses who provide critical care to patients during emergency air transport, typically via helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. They are part of specialized flight teams that respond to trauma scenes, inter-hospital transfers, and other medical emergencies requiring rapid transportation. Bay Flight Nurses are skilled in advanced life support, trauma care, and often work closely with flight paramedics and physicians. Their role is crucial in stabilizing patients and ensuring their safe transfer to medical facilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Bay Flight nurse?

To thrive as a Bay Flight Nurse, you need advanced clinical expertise in emergency and critical care nursing, typically backed by RN licensure, relevant certifications (such as ACLS, PALS, and CCRN), and several years of ER or ICU experience. Familiarity with aeromedical equipment, patient transport procedures, and communication systems is essential. Exceptional teamwork, quick decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities are vital to ensure patient safety, effective care, and seamless operations in the challenging and dynamic environment of air medical transport.

What are common challenges Bay Flight nurses face during emergency medical transports?

Bay Flight Nurses often encounter rapidly changing patient conditions, requiring quick clinical decision-making in a high-pressure, unpredictable environment. They must adapt to limited resources and space onboard the aircraft while maintaining continuous communication with pilots, ground teams, and receiving medical staff. Weather, flight turbulence, and noise can also add complexity to patient care. These challenges demand strong teamwork, adaptability, and advanced critical care skills.

What is the difference between Bay Flight Nurse vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectBay Flight NurseEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)RN license, ACLS, PALS
Work EnvironmentHelicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, transport settingsHospital emergency departments
Employer & IndustryAir ambulance services, hospitalsHospitals, trauma centers

Bay Flight Nurses and Emergency Room Nurses both require RN licensure and advanced life support certifications. However, Bay Flight Nurses work primarily in air ambulance settings, providing critical care during transport, while Emergency Room Nurses work in hospital ERs managing acute patient care on-site. The roles overlap in skills but differ mainly in environment and transport responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Bay Flight Nurse job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,709 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

+Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Modesto, CA โ€ข On-site

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Health Care and Social Assistanceย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview
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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. Thatโ€™s why we offer more than a job โ€“ we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation: C

Department: ER

Up to $20,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

Reporting to the Emergency Director of Patient Care Services/Shift Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:        

Graduation from Nursing School                
                        
Minimum Experience/Skills:        

Required: 4+ year Emergency Department or Flight Nurse Experience,       
                        
License/Certificates/Credentials: Must remain current at all times        

California RN license; ACLS and PALS (New Grad only - within 3 months of hire/transfer), TNCC (New Grad or new to the ED - within 12 months of hire/transfer). Must obtain National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) education module within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit and must maintain thereafter.                                                                                                                                                                                                

ENPC per clinical ladder requirements. CEN and MICN preferred           

Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicantโ€™s or employeeโ€™s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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