Flight Nurse

Mission Statement:

LifeFlight of Maine is a private nonprofit with an important public, statewide mission as Maine’s only air ambulance service: to transform the critical care transport medicine system into an integrated, high-quality, patient-centered system worthy of the public’s trust. LifeFlight is committed to ensuring that everyone, in every community in Maine, has access to critical care and medical transport when needed.

There are few organizations that offer as challenging, meaningful, and gratifying a work experience as LifeFlight of Maine. LifeFlight was fully re-accredited by CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) in 2022. In 2024, LifeFlight was recognized among the “Best Places to Work in Maine,” and in 2025 LifeFlight received the “Salute to Excellence Safety Award” from VAI (Vertical Aviation International) for its commitment to safety across the organization.

LifeFlight’s helicopters, airplane, and ground ambulances are based in Bangor, Lewiston, and Sanford. LifeFlight’s crews cover the entire state, including offshore islands, complementing and supporting the work of local EMS and hospital personnel in caring for critically ill or injured patients. The crew is comprised of a highly qualified team of pilots, flight nurses and flight paramedics, EMT vehicle operators, aviation maintenance technicians, and communications specialists. LifeFlight of Maine is a joint venture partnership of Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health.

LifeFlight Aviation Services (LFAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeFlight of Maine committed to operating a safe, high-reliability, instrument-based aviation system for medical transport in Maine and northern New England. LifeFlight of Maine maintains a vast network aviation infrastructure consisting of PBN IFR routes, point-in-space instrument approaches, AWOS weather stations, fuel depots, and high-definition remote weather cameras. Lifeflight of Maine operates a fleet of Leonardo A109SP helicopters with 4-axis autopilots, a G1000 equipped King Air B200, and a fleet of ground ambulances.

Job Title:

Flight Nurse

Reports To:

Base Manager

Job Location:

Bangor

Position Summary:

The LifeFlight of Maine RN is responsible and accountable for transporting and stabilizing critically ill or injured patients from on scene calls and interfacility transports to tertiary institutions. The LifeFlight of Maine RN is required to plan and provide care based on his/her assessments of critically ill patients working under the standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. Use of these standards and protocols may require implementation of critical care without the presence of a physician, but with contact through telephone or radio. This includes the performance of invasive procedures, interpretation of diagnostic studies, and administration of appropriate medications and IV fluids in accordance with established medical protocols and the Maine Nurse Practice Act. The flight RN is part of a team with the Flight Paramedic, who together act as the patient’s advocate and liaison with pre-hospital care providers to assure air transport safety. The LifeFlight of Maine RN is responsible and accountable for knowledge and care of air medical equipment, communications by radio, telephone, dispatch protocols, and Maine EMS system and protocols. Please note this is a night time position.

Qualifications:

1. Current licensure as an RN in Maine.

2. A minimum of 3 years, (no less than 4000 hours), recent and relevant Critical Care. Must demonstrate primary patient responsibilities for the following areas: cardiac arrest, multi-system trauma management including shock and severe head injury. Other patient responsibilities such as: complex cardiac patients requiring homodynamic monitoring, IABP management, and respiratory complications requiring mechanical ventilation are preferred.

3. Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS or equivalent certifications.

4. CFRN/CTRN preferred. Previous Flight Nurse Experience preferred.

5. Must meet physical requirements of LifeFlight of Maine.

6. Must demonstrate excellent communication and written skills.

7. Must demonstrate excellent leadership and public relation skills.

8. No active disciplinary actions currently on applicant’s employee record.

9. Demonstrates a clear understanding of LifeFlight’s mission and goals.

10. Must be willing to complete required training for Flight Nurse Position.

11. Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team member to fulfill the missions of LifeFlight.

12. Must meet weight restriction (Less 220 lbs. for hire and less than 230 to maintain flight status).

Organizational Requirements:

1. Appearance is neat and clean and adherence to dress code in the patient care environment as well as when representing LifeFlight of Maine at public functions.

2. Completes annual education requirements.

3. Maintains regulatory requirements.

4. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

5. Wears identification and carries government issued identification while on duty.

6. Attends required annual educational, organizational and safety meetings.

7. Attends at least 75% staff meetings annually.

8. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

9. Demonstrates the willingness and flexibility to be available on both shifts.

10. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

11. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the Organization.

12. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times. Follows policies and procedures related to medical legal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence and informed consent.

13. Demonstrates an understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.

14. Performs job duties in a manner that maximizes expense control. Uses supplies, equipment, and utilities in an expeditious manner. Recommends methods to control costs while maintaining a high degree of customer service. Performs job tasks efficiently and effectively resulting in no unplanned overtime.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.