Registered Nurse (RN) - International Medical Escort (PRN)

About the role

Employment Type: PRN

Schedule: Flight schedules, hours, and international travel will vary based on operational needs.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide standby medical oversight and in-flight support for medically cleared individuals during domestic and international transportation.

As the RN supporting individuals who have been evaluated and cleared for travel, you'll provide clinical monitoring and judgment and be prepared to provide BLS emergency response should an unexpected medical need arise.

This opportunity is well suited for experienced Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, critical care, transport, and acute-care nurses who are comfortable working independently outside a traditional hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor individuals during flight for changes in physical or behavioral health status.
• Provide appropriate intervention and respond to medical events within scope of practice.
• Identify medical or behavioral health concerns that may require additional evaluation during travel.
• Provide clinical input regarding an individual's medical readiness for transportation.
• Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, flight crews, operational personnel, and sending or receiving healthcare teams as needed.
• Complete required clinical documentation if required.
• Follow established infection-prevention, aviation-safety, medication-management, confidentiality, and clinical protocols.
• Maintain readiness to provide care in a resource-limited airborne environment.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid U.S. passport
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Fluent in both English and Spanish

Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Government, military, correctional, public-health, or other regulated healthcare environments
• DHS or detention health
• Pre-hospital care, including Paramedic or EMT experience
• Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit or critical care
• Acute-care nursing
• Transport, aeromedical, or flight nursing

Candidates should also demonstrate

• Strong clinical assessment and emergency-response skills.
• Sound independent clinical judgment.
• Comfort working where immediate hospital resources are not available.
• Experience managing medications and clinical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly structured environment.
• Flexibility and comfort with domestic and international travel.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits Language (FTE roles)

• Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• IHMS USA, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.