Vanderbilt LifeFlight

LifeFlight nurses, paramedics, event medicine and flight communicator staff positions are listed online at the Vanderbilt Human Resources site Jobline.  Search keyword LifeFlight for current positions and job descriptions.

The minimum requirements to become a LifeFlight nurse are:

• 3 years ED/Critical Care experience (ideally at a Level I Trauma Center)
• Pediatric experience greater than 640 hours if not included in above experience
• Tennessee or National Registry: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Certifications including BLS, ACLS
• One of the following: CEN, CCRN and/or CFRN certifications
• Either PALS or ENPC designation
• Either a Trauma Nursing Core Course or a Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)

Rotor Wing Pilots and Mechanics

Rotor wing pilots and mechanics are employed by Air Methods Corporation. Current job openings and requirements are available at www.airmethods.com.  

Fixed Wing Pilots and Mechanics

All fixed-wing pilots and mechanics are employed by Seven Bar. For openings visit their website.