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            To get into flight nurse jobs, a person is required to have a degree in nursing, or an equivalent Bachelor of Science’s degree in nursing. For becoming a flight nurse, it’s necessary to have a background in ICU and A&E that enables you to deal with the patients effectively. One must also be an expert in using the ventilator and other advanced level health equipment.

            Flight nurse hiring has its own special criterion of education as well as experience. Aspiring flight nurses at least need to have their Bachelor of Science in nursing from a certified institute. They also need to have at least three years of experience working in the ICU. A clearance exam is held by the employers to test actual capability of the candidate.

            The flight nurse salary varies greatly and depends upon many factors like location, airline and experience. Some of the geographical regions offer the most generous salary package to a flight nurse, depending upon their education and rank. It can also depend upon whether the program is community-based or hospital-based.

            Flight nurses as part of the cabin crew aim to serve the passengers on board. They not only assist the on board physicians in taking care of the patients, but also take charge in their absence. They examine patients, provide first aid, run medical procedures and prescribe medications to sick passengers on the plane.

            The flight nurse jobs are usually high in demand, considering the health and physical well being is the top most priority of any airline. The flag carriers usually look for highly experienced and capable medical staff that can ensure a safe and healthy journey of the people on board. As the diseases of the heart and the likes of it increase, flight nurses become more and more in-demand.

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            Flight Nurse Job Description 

            Being a flight nurse includes undertaking many critical tasks, the most significant and fundamental of which is to ensure the health and medical safety of the passengers on a plane or a helicopter. As a part of the cabin crew, they are in charge of saving the lives of patients by making the right decisions at the right time. Their work is inherently risky and crucial in nature, so the ability to stay rational and calm in the face of such threats is the key to a successful career. As part of the flight nurse job description, you need to have thorough knowledge of first aid as well as deeper medical insights are needed to diagnose the problem and to perform the pertinent procedures. Visit Aviation Job Search and apply for the latest flight nurse vacancies. 

            Flight Nurse Job Responsibilities

            The flight nurse boards an aircraft or a helicopter. Primary duties involve taking care of the patients, administering the proper treatment, and knowing how to react to a health emergency. In some cases, you may find flight physicians to assist the flight nurse. In their absence, they are the ones on the flight who look after the patients. They communicate with the ground crew to ensure that all goes according to the plan whenever the plane lands. Before the flight, they ensure that the medical equipment is ready. They are adept at handling the pressure situation and making the right decisions at the right time for the well being of the patient.


            Skills Required For Building Flight Nurse Career 

            In order to provide the best experience to their passengers, the aviation transportation companies look for highly capable flight nurses that can minimise the chances of any medical disruption occurring on board. They need to be flexible in nature, because their work demands them to adapt themselves in sudden, unexpected situations. The ability to stay composed in the face of such critical situations can be life saving sometimes. They have to be highly competent; knowing which procedures to run and which medication to give. In addition to all this, a certain level of compassion and consideration is also pivotal in becoming a flight nurse.  Go to Aviation Job Search and fulfil your dream of applying for airline nurse jobs.