SkillBridge Flight Nurse

MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY TO QUALIFY

Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering Service Members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience in the medical response industry through training and internships.

Under the SkillBridge program, GMR hosts active-duty U.S. Military members for skilled employment training during the final six months of their active-duty obligated service. The SkillBridge Program with GMR will run for 90-days.

We’re looking for Active-Duty Service Members to participate in our SkillBridge Flight Nurse OJT and have the opportunity to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations. 

• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders. 

• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.  

• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners. 

• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records. 

• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.

• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.

• EMT Certification in state(s) where required.

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).

• Trauma Certification where required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior flight experience.

• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.