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Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Wailuku, HI · On-site

$99K - $102K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Gillette, WY · On-site

$90K - $93K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Gillette, WY

$90K - $93K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Kamuela, HI · On-site

$112K - $116K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Gallup, NM · On-site

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Battle Mountain, NV · On-site

$104K - $133K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Wailuku, HI · On-site

$99K - $102K/yr

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Gallup, NM

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Quartzsite, AZ · On-site

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Quartzsite, AZ

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Bismarck, ND · On-site

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Nurse

Bismarck, ND · On-site +1

Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. * Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the ...

LifeMed Alaska

Flight Nurse

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska

Flight Nurse

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska LLC

Flight Nurse

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska LLC

Flight Nurse

Chugiak, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska LLC

Flight Nurse

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska LLC

Flight Nurse

Houston, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska LLC

Flight Nurse

Palmer, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

LifeMed Alaska

Flight Nurse

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and ...

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How much do flight nurses jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight nurses 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 the difference between Flight Nurses vs Emergency Room Nurses?

AspectFlight NursesEmergency Room Nurses
CertificationsRN license, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)RN license, ACLS, PALS
Work EnvironmentAir ambulance, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraftHospital emergency departments
Employer & IndustryAir medical services, hospitals with transport teamsHospitals, trauma centers

Both Flight Nurses and Emergency Room Nurses require RN licensure and advanced certifications like ACLS and PALS. 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. The roles overlap in skills but differ mainly in environment and mode of patient transport.

Are flight nurses in high demand?

Flight nurses are in high demand due to the specialized skills required for emergency medical transport in aircraft. The profession often requires certifications such as Critical Care or Emergency Nursing, and job growth is driven by the need for rapid, specialized patient care in emergency situations. Overall, employment opportunities for flight nurses are expected to grow steadily in the coming years.

Can you work for an airline as a flight nurse?

Flight nurses are typically employed by medical transport companies or hospitals rather than airlines directly. They provide in-flight critical care during patient transports, often working on specialized air ambulance or helicopter services, and require certifications such as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

How to get hired as a flight nurse?

To become a flight nurse, candidates typically need a valid registered nurse (RN) license, critical care or emergency nursing experience, and certification such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Experience in trauma, emergency, or critical care settings is highly valued, and applicants often undergo specialized training in aeromedical transport and safety protocols. Strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility for irregular hours are also important for securing a flight nurse position.
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Infographic showing various Flight Nurses job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,709 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Flight Nurse

Wailuku, HI • On-site

Guardian Flight
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Guardian Flightexternal

$99K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Description

FLIGHT NURSE INCENTIVES 

  • Starting Range $99,000-$102,000 annually
  • Schedule is a 3 days on/6 days off rotation
  • Company paid crew housing while on shift

We're hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you'll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. 
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians' orders. 
  • Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.  
  • Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. 
  • Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records. 
  • Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position. 

Other Responsibilities: 

  • Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.   

 

MinimumQualifications: 

  • Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
  • Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
  • EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
  • Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior flight experience
  • Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

 

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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