FLIGHT NURSE – ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
LifeMed Alaska is the state’s premier provider of ALS Ground and Air Medical transportation. LifeMed Alaska routinely
transports patients from rural Alaska to tertiary care centers across the state as well as major cities in the continental US
and internationally. LifeMed Alaska operates bases in several communities around Alaska and employs more than 100
employees. LifeMed Alaska provides a competitive benefits package, supports a work/life balance and is a smoke-free
workplace.
Position Description:
LifeMed Alaska is looking for a nurse with current critical care experience to join our team. A LifeMed flight nurse is
responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients
with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. The environment where care will be provided will
include rotor wing, fixed wing, ground ambulance and hospital. The nurse must maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized
environment and demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served and to provide
the care needed. All duties and care provided will be performed in accordance with LifeMed Alaska policies. All care
delivered during transport will be implemented within the written treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director
or treatment guidelines received from on line medical control.
Flight nurses are offered a generous compensation package that includes individual and family health, vision, dental and
life insurance, 401K with employer match, paid leave, and 200 hours of employer approved paid continuing education per
year. A flight nurse is typically compensated between $88,000 and $100,000+ annually, depending upon experience.
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program with a minimum of an associates degree. BSN is preferred.
• A minimum of four years current nursing experience as a registered nurse in emergency or critical care nursing.
Previous flight experience preferred.
• Current State of Alaska nursing license prior to start date. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification. Within two
years, must obtain Alaska State Medevac Certification, STABLE, NRP, TNATC, or audit ATLS, minimum of EMT-B
and CFRN.
Other Qualifications: Must be able to effectively demonstrate mastery in the use of monitoring and treatment equipment,
including cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator, IV pump, I-Stat portable blood gas analyzers, transport ventilators etc. Will
maintain skills such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, chest tube placement, 12‐lead EKG interpretation,
central and arterial line placement and monitoring, and multiple IV drip administration. See educational guidelines for
frequency and number of skills required per year. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal
skills and able to work in a team environment.
Contact Information:
Rosanne Wilson
Human Resources
LifeMed Alaska
P.O. Box 190026/6320 South Airpark Place
Anchorage, AK 99502
[email protected]
LIFEMED ALASKA, LLC | P.O.Box 190026 / 6320 S Airpark Place | Anchorage, Alaska 99502 |main: 907.563.6633| fax: 907.563.6636