PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services

trinityhealth· IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp
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📍 MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IAPart time

About this role

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Take Your Nursing Career to New Heights

MercyOne Air Med is seeking an experienced Flight Nurse to provide lifesaving critical care to acutely ill and injured patients across all age groups in air medical, emergency, and critical care settings. This role combines advanced clinical practice, teamwork, and aviation medicine in a fast-paced environment where every minute matters.

What You'll Do

  • Provide advanced critical care during air and ground transports
  • Assess, stabilize, and treat critically ill or injured patients
  • Collaborate with physicians, EMS agencies, hospitals, and specialty transport teams
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients and families
  • Maintain transport equipment, supplies, and medications
  • Promote safety in and around aircraft operations
  • Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new team members and students
  • Participate in quality improvement and educational initiatives

Required Experience

  • 3+ years of RN experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Flight Nursing

OR

  • 3+ years as a Flight Paramedic plus 1 year of Emergency/Critical Care RN experience and 1,800 RN hours

Licensure & Certifications

  • Current Iowa RN license (or Iowa/Illinois RN license for applicable MercyOne Genesis locations)
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS required at hire
  • NRP required within 3 months
  • Trauma certification (TNCC, ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, or equivalent) within 6 months
  • CEN, CCRN, CFRN, or CTRN certification within 2 years

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a clinically strong, calm, and confident nurse who thrives in high-acuity situations, values teamwork, and is committed to providing exceptional care while supporting a culture of safety, integrity, and compassion.

Why MercyOne Air Med?

Join a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering critical care when and where it's needed most. At MercyOne, you'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Where is the PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services position at trinityhealth located?
This PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services role at trinityhealth is based in MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services role at trinityhealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services role in the IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp department at trinityhealth.
Which team or department does the PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services at trinityhealth belong to?
This PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services position is part of the IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp department at trinityhealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services job at trinityhealth posted?
This PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services position at trinityhealth was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
PRN Flight Paramedic - MercyOne Flight Services
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