NICU Flight Nurse Full Time

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $93,000.00 - $122,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareJob Title: NICU Flight Nurse

Department: Medical

Reports To: Chief Flight Nurse

Employment Type: Full-Time

The NICU Flight Nurse is responsible for providing advanced neonatal critical care during air and ground medical transports. Working as part of a specialized transport team, the NICU Flight Nurse safely assesses, stabilizes, and transports critically ill and premature neonates while delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic aviation environment. This role requires expert clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform independently under stressful conditions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care during fixed-wing and ground transports.
Perform advanced neonatal assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Stabilize critically ill and premature infants prior to and during transport.
Administer medications, blood products, and IV fluids in accordance with protocols and physician direction.
Operate and troubleshoot specialized neonatal transport equipment including:

Transport incubators
Mechanical ventilators
High-frequency ventilators (when applicable)
CPAP systems
Cardiac monitors
Infusion pumps
Nitric oxide delivery systems (if applicable)

Perform neonatal airway management including endotracheal tube monitoring and assistance with advanced airway procedures.
Monitor ventilated neonates and make ventilator adjustments per protocol.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and referring/receiving facilities.
Provide family-centered care and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers.
Complete accurate electronic patient care documentation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and case reviews.
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, CAMTS standards, company policies, and clinical protocols.
Participate in continuing education, competency assessments, simulation training, and mandatory flight safety programs.
Maintain readiness of aircraft medical equipment and supplies.
Assist with inventory management and equipment inspections.
QualificationsExperience

Required

Minimum 5 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III or Level IV NICU) experience.
Minimum 3 years of high-acuity neonatal critical care experience.

Highly Preferred

Adult ICU, Emergency Department, or Critical Care Transport experience caring for adult patient populations.

Preferred

Previous neonatal transport or flight experience.
Experience with neonatal ECMO transports preferred.
Experience with high-frequency ventilation.
Experience with neonatal surgical transports.

Required Certifications

Current BLS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

STABLE Program Certification

Advanced Fetal Monitoring (preferred)
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) preferred
Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC) preferred
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) preferred
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) preferred

Physical Requirements

Work in confined aircraft environments.
Lift, push, and pull.
Stand, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
Tolerate prolonged flights and varying weather conditions.
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.