Are flight nurses in high demand?

The job outlook for flight nurses is very positive, with the demand for their specialized skills and expertise projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations. The employment of registered nurses, including flight nurses, will grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031.



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The highest-paid flight nurses can be found in California while the lowest-paid flight nurses can be found in Alabama.

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How hard is it to become a flight nurse? Becoming a flight nurse takes 5-7 years. It also requires dedication to learning and practicing high-level nursing skills in critical care, resuscitation, trauma nursing, emergency nursing, etc.

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Flight nursing is extremely stressful but extremely rewarding. Flight nurses may be expected to work all hours, every day of the week, on holidays, and for long shifts. Flight nurses also almost exclusively deal with emergency situations which can be draining.

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In addition to having similar responsibilities to nurses in critical care and emergency medicine, flight nurses have further training that enables them to care for very ill and injured patients. Successful flight nurses are able to quickly assess, diagnose, and treat their patients with very limited time and resources.

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Is there a weight limit for flight nurses? Yes, most programs require that flight nurses weigh 250 pounds or less.

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A flight nurse can work with a flight physician or work independently, depending on the aircraft personnel and the needs of the patient being transported. Services provided during the flight can vary based on the needs of the patient and each situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay Remains High From March 2020 to July 2022, Trusted Health saw travel nurses across all specialties and states making an average gross weekly income of $3,668! Though the average gross weekly income has decreased slightly since then, Trusted is still seeing an impressive average gross weekly of $3,206.

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Intubation is a vital skill performed by flight nurses and paramedics. Before flight training, nurses do not routinely intubate and must be trained in proper techniques.

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Travel nurses are not trained to work on an aircraft. They also may not have the emergency medical services training that a flight nurse has. Depending on the job requirements, some travel nurses may be LPNs or allied health professionals. The assignments for travel nurses vary in length.

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