Flight Nurse
VIGILINT is a unique medical operations company that provides advisory, planning, logistics, medical operations, and crisis management services to high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and government clients. The nature of our clientele and the type of work we engage in demand unparalleled excellence, handled with the utmost discretion. VIGILINT’s team is tight-knit. Our world-class physicians, subject matter experts, and operational staff work side-by-side to solve complex medical emergencies around the globe. The work is fast-paced and different every day. Employees are empowered to lean in, work creatively and collaboratively to find new solutions to emerging problems.
Must be available for at least one (1) ~60 day rotation OCONUS annually, plus additional training/screening events.This position will be available to support Critical Care Evacuation Teams, Rotary Wing, and Fixed Wing activities to include:.
- Provide critical care nursing in austere and limited resource environments
- Evaluate the condition of critically ill patients upon flight arrival and commencing with treatment
- Perform advanced critical care interventions and monitors vitals throughout the flight
- Administer intravenous fluids, vasoactive medications and blood products
- Prepare equipment, and aid providers during examination and treatment of patients
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
- Manage a ventilator with limited or no additional support
- Work with other members of a small team
- Document care provided and complete medical records in accordance with VIGILINT policy
- Based on qualifications and experience, may function in a leadership position
- Perform special staff functions as required
- Perform medical training and instruction when requested
Requirements
- Active SECRET or higher security clearance
- Current and unrestricted license in the United States or U.S. Territory
- Current US Board Certification as a CCRN or CEN
- Current/active civilian practice to maintain clinical currency during non-deployed periods
- Experience shall include deployment in austere or combat-like conditions in Role 1, 2, or 3 facilities
- United States citizen
- Bachelor level graduate from an Accredited Registered Nursing Program
- Current ACLS, PALS, & BLS training through American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Current United States Passport that will not expire within 1 year of employment
STRONGLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lift 150 pounds with assistance; carry 80 pounds a distance of 30 feet and push/pull over 200 pounds, must meet the anthropometric standards of assigned platform
- CFRN certification within 1 year of employment
- Current PHLTS certification
- Minimum five (5) years of RN experience (Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience to serve as a SME)
- Minimum of five (5) years U.S. Military or Government Sponsored experience
- Minimum of three (3) years’ of CCRN or CEN experience
- Must meet anthropometric standards of assigned platform
- Successful candidates may be invited for an in-person assessment process
- TNCC or ATCN training or equivalents
- TPATC course completion within 1 year of employment
- U.S. Military or Government Sponsored deployment within the last 3 years in an austere environment and combat-like conditions
- Experience working in the Military Special Operations Community
- Previous experience providing critical care patient transport on flight and ground platforms
- Previous Forward Resuscitation Surgical Team/Forward Surgical Team (FRST/FST) and/or CCAT experience
Benefits
Base Compensation: Highly competitive within the space.
VIGILINT is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, Healthcare Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k), and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
VIGILINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.