
Flight RN - MercyOne Flight Services
Part-timeDes Moines, IAPart-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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MercyOne Air Med seeks an experienced Flight Nurse to deliver lifesaving critical care during air and ground transports, collaborating with physicians and EMS agencies while maintaining equipment, promoting safety, and mentoring new team members in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment.
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Employment Type: Part timeShift: Rotating Shift Description:
Take Your Nursing Career to New Heights MercyOne Air Med is seeking an experienced Flight Nurse to provide lifesaving critical care to acutely ill and injured patients across all age groups in air medical, emergency, and critical care settings. This role combines advanced clinical practice, teamwork, and aviation medicine in a fast-paced environment where every minute matters.
What You'll Do
- Provide advanced critical care during air and ground transports
- Assess, stabilize, and treat critically ill or injured patients
- Collaborate with physicians, EMS agencies, hospitals, and specialty transport teams
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients and families
- Maintain transport equipment, supplies, and medications
- Promote safety in and around aircraft operations
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new team members and students
- Participate in quality improvement and educational initiatives
Required Experience
- 3+ years of RN experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Flight Nursing
OR
- 3+ years as a Flight Paramedic plus 1 year of Emergency/Critical Care RN experience and 1,800 RN hours
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Iowa RN license (or Iowa/Illinois RN license for applicable MercyOne Genesis locations)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required at hire
- NRP required within 3 months
- Trauma certification (TNCC, ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, or equivalent) within 6 months
- CEN, CCRN, CFRN, or CTRN certification within 2 years
What We're Looking For We're seeking a clinically strong, calm, and confident nurse who thrives in high-acuity situations, values teamwork, and is committed to providing exceptional care while supporting a culture of safety, integrity, and compassion.
Why MercyOne Air Med? Join a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering critical care when and where it's needed most. At MercyOne, you'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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