Full-Time

Flight Nurse

Posted on 8/1/2025

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

Compensation Overview

$97.5k - $139.2k/yr

+ Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000

Modesto, CA, USA

In Person

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
  • Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
  • CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
  • Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
  • Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
  • Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
  • Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs
  • Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed-wing and/or ground.
  • Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
  • Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
  • Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
  • Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
  • Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
  • Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
  • Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
  • Clinically functions under the licensure of the program's Medical Director. Indirectly reports to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
  • Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of current critical care/emergency experience preferred.
  • Flight or transport experience preferred.
  • NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.

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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Simplify's Take

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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Benefits

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