Flight Nurse – Critical Care Transport

AIT AirMed

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$80,000 – $100,000 annually

1-on / 1-off / 1-on / 5-off schedule

Average of ~8 shifts per month

Position Summary

AIT AirMed is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Flight Nurse to join our critical care transport team in Albuquerque. This role provides advanced patient care in both air and ground interfacility transport settings, delivering a high level of clinical excellence in dynamic and often unpredictable environments.

As a Flight Nurse with AIT AirMed, you will work alongside a skilled team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered transport while operating with a high degree of autonomy and clinical judgment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide critical care-level nursing during air and ground interfacility transports
• Perform advanced patient assessments and interventions in high-acuity environments
• Manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and complex medication drips
• Collaborate with sending and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and clinical education initiatives
• Uphold AIT AirMed’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and clinical excellence

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

This is where AIT AirMed stands apart.

We’ve built a schedule that actually supports your life outside of work:

• 1-on / 1-off / 1-on / 5-off rotation
• Average of ~8 shifts per month
• Built-in 5 consecutive days off every cycle
• More recovery time compared to traditional flight schedules
• Predictable rotation so you can plan your life—not just your shifts

If you’ve worked a traditional 24/48 or 7-on/7-off, you’ll immediately feel the difference.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or ability to obtain NM licensure)
• Minimum 3–5 years of critical care experience (ICU, ED, or equivalent)
• Current certifications:
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• Ability to function independently in high-stress environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight or transport experience
• CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse)
• CCRN or equivalent critical care certification
• Experience with ventilator management and critical care pharmacology
• Neonatal and/or pediatric critical care experience

Work Environment

• Air and ground transport settings
• Variable weather and operational conditions
• Physically demanding role requiring lifting, bending, and prolonged standing

Why AIT AirMed?

• Competitive compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 annually
• Only ~8 shifts per month with a built-in recovery-focused schedule
• Strong clinical leadership that understands transport medicine
• Opportunities for growth, training, and advanced certification
• A team culture focused on professionalism, support, and high performance

Apply Today

If you’re ready to bring your critical care expertise to a team that values both clinical excellence and quality of life, we want to hear from you!!

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person