How often do flight nurses work?

Most flight nurses work two 24-hour shifts per week. They must be on-call for those 48 hours to respond when patients need them at a moment's notice. Some professionals spend their off-hours continuing education courses or working second jobs in healthcare.



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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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If this is you, travel nursing provides a well-paying, stable job that allows you to move around and have new experiences every few months. This lifestyle can be long-term for some, but many others find that they eventually want to settle down and find a more permanent position.

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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 flight nurse must be very comfortable in all areas, calm, and able to critically think quickly and safely. They work in a very small space in extreme conditions,” Holdren says. “We make sure they are completely ready before turning them loose on their own even if they come with flight experience.”

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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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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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