What are the pros of being a flight nurse?

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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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