Full-Time

Flight Nurse

Maternal

Posted on 9/8/2025

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

No salary listed

Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Candidate must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Active State RN license
  • Minimum of three years recent experience in a high risk obstetrical care unit in a tertiary center
  • Nationally certified in specialty areas (NCC – Obstetrical Nursing), within two years of hire
  • Current BLS, NRP and ACLS certifications
  • Successfully complete Maternal Flight Nurse Education Program
  • Pass pre-placement physical and not exceed weight limit per PHI Health policy
  • Effective human relations skills for interfacing with all levels of PHI Health personnel and outside contracts
  • Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio
  • Pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen
Responsibilities
  • Serves as the team leader on transports
  • Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnosis, therapies and emergency treatment for high-risk maternal/fetal or neonatal patients transported by rotor wing, fixed-wing and ground ambulance
  • Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment, treatment during stabilization and transport
  • Documents accurate and complete billing information for transports according to PHI Health policy
  • Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between PHI Health management, internal and external customers
  • Participates in activities to support PR/marketing efforts of PHI Health and regional bases
  • Maintains knowledge base for perinatal flight nurse role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment review, skill labs, assigned clinical rotations, CEs and pertinent educational seminars related to flight nursing and perinatal nursing
  • Completes all annual recurrent competency verification as required
  • Maintains an active State RN license and all certifications as required by policy
  • Other job duties as applicable
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Maternal Flight Nurse experience
  • BSN
  • Certification as BLS, NRP or ACLS Instructor preferred
  • Preferred that candidate lives within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence

PHI Air Medical provides emergency air medical transport across the United States, operating helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from more than 82 bases. It responds to emergencies and conducts inter-facility transfers for patients needing higher levels of care, transporting over 22,500 patients each year. The service relies on partnerships with communities and health systems, with crews trained to handle complex in-flight medical needs such as ventilators and ECMO, plus options like the PHI Cares membership to cover out-of-pocket costs and tools like FlyPHI and Family Trax for requesting and tracking transports. Its goal is to deliver dependable life-saving air medical transport, expand access, and reduce financial barriers through care programs and outreach.

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What believers are saying

  • Received first Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award for leadership standards.
  • Patient Advocates assist billing at 1-888-211-5854, boosting support.
  • PHI Aviation leverages energy sector reputation for safe operations.

What critics are saying

  • Air Methods undercuts with balance billing, eroding PHI's market share.
  • CMS July 2026 rule caps costs at $500, bankrupting PHI Cares.
  • Pilot shortage from United Aviate poaching forces rural base closures.

What makes PHI Air Medical unique

  • PHI Air Medical operates 82 bases for emergency helicopter and fixed-wing transports.
  • FlyPHI app enables electronic requests and Family Trax for real-time monitoring.
  • PHI Cares membership launched in 2005 covers out-of-pocket transport costs.

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