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Flight for Life Registered Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Durango, CO, 81301-8296
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33.15-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
Our helicopters and aircrafts serve our Colorado communities and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. Flight for Life® Colorado’s rigorous training and decades of proven service have made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, helicopter and aircraft EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and ski patrols across the regions we serve. When you join our nursing team as a Transport Nurse, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. You will also demonstrate your deep commitment to inclusion and a healthier future for all communities. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture presents us the opportunity to cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Flight Registered Nurse (RN), you will apply the nursing process to alleviate human suffering and enhance quality of life by combining excellent medical care with appropriate and safe transportation. RN Flight staff are self-managing individuals who extend hospital resources into the community, are committed to professional growth, and participate in regional education. Other job responsibilities include:
- Performing a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including but not limited to IV’s, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, specimen collections orthopedic and minor surgical procedures.
- Planning and implementing resuscitation, stabilization, and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Providing airway management, optimizes perfusion, and relieves pain and/or stress within air or ground transport setting.
- Promoting a safe environment essential to the health and well-being of all individuals with the air medical transport environment, including aircraft and ambulance safety and universal precautions and protocols.
- Adapting to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.
- You may be required to drive Flight for Life Colorado vehicles including ambulances and the Flight for Life Colorado Suburban, in support of our ground ambulance operations, relocating vehicles to cover for maintenance and other program needs.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified flight nurse candidates will need the following:
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of recent critical care experience required
- Previous ICU experience preferred
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's required
- BSN Preferred
License/Certification Requirements
- Current state RN license for applicable state of employment or current RN license from a participating state in National Compact Licensure required
- Current Basic Life Support through American Heart Association required
- Current ACLS required
- Current PALS upon hire or within six months of hire/transfer required
- NRP upon hire or within 12 months of hire/transfer required
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse upon hire or within 2 years of hire/transfer required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass the annual review of driving record for safe vehicle operations required
- Must maintain current on all certifications required by Commission for Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems required
- Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) upon hire or within 12months of hire/transfer required
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Flight
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Frequently asked questions
Flight For Life Registered Nurses in Durango collaborate closely with regional EMS, ski patrols, and search and rescue teams. Their role extends hospital care into the community via air or ground transport, ensuring critical patients receive swift, specialized attention throughout the rugged Rocky Mountain region.
In Colorado, certifications like Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are highly valued. These credentials prepare nurses for high-altitude challenges and complex emergency scenarios typical in mountainous terrain.
Beyond ICU expertise, Flight For Life Registered Nurses require advanced airway management, transport stabilization techniques, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Their ability to administer complex interventions mid-flight and maintain patient safety during transport sets them apart.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters growth through rigorous training, regional education opportunities, and a mission-driven culture emphasizing compassionate care. Flight nurses receive ongoing support to maintain certifications and expand their expertise in air medical transport.
Catholic Health Initiatives’ Flight For Life program combines decades of proven service with faith-based values, emphasizing humankindness. Nurses benefit from cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment, enhancing both patient outcomes and professional fulfillment.
Flight For Life Registered Nurses in Durango typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, reflecting the specialized skills and critical responsibilities involved. Compensation often includes benefits like relocation assistance, enhancing overall job attractiveness.
Durango's mountainous terrain and variable weather can impact commuting. Flight nurses often navigate rural routes and may need flexibility for irregular shifts. However, the role’s community impact and relocation incentives help offset these logistical considerations.
Growing population centers and outdoor recreational activities in Colorado increase demand for skilled flight nurses. The region’s unique topography necessitates experienced air medical professionals, making these roles both essential and competitive.
Daily duties encompass critical patient assessment, therapeutic interventions like IVs and wound care, airway management, and stabilizing patients during air or ground transport. Nurses also ensure safety protocols for aircraft and ambulance environments are strictly followed.
Yes, nurses can pursue advanced certifications, leadership roles in regional education initiatives, or specialized positions such as flight nurse practitioners. Catholic Health Initiatives supports continuous professional growth aligned with its mission-driven framework.