Flight Paramedic|RN Flight|MCK Helicopter
Company: Avera Health
Location: Montrose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United
States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is
listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.00 -
$51.50 Position Highlights For Flight RN: Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Registered Nurse (RN) -
Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon
Hire Registered Nurse (Single) - Minnesota Board of Nursing within
180 Days EMS - North Dakota Health and Human Services North Dakota
EMS within 90 Days Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) - Board
of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) within 2 Years
Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire 1-3 years Critical Care
experience This is a float Careflight Paramedic or Flight RN
position. You will be working in our 3 bases located in Sioux
Falls, SD, Aberdeen, SD and Pierre, SD. (Paramedic may be eligible
for a $3,500 sign on bonus) (RN could be eligible for a $15,000
Sign on Bonus) Schedule: 12 hour shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm and
7:00pm-7:30am; Rotate every other weekend/holiday. You will know
your schedule 6 weeks in advance. Your preferences will be taken in
consideration for scheduling. You Belong at Avera Be part of a
multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving
Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A
Brief Overview Provides emergency medical services, under the
direction and supervision of the Emergency Department Physician and
management for providing high quality patient care according to
established standards of performance, the philosophy and objectives
of Avera and the Careflight Program. What you will do Collects
patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers
and patient charts. Analyzes the collected data to assist in
determining diagnoses and area of problem focus. Identifies
expected outcomes and goals individualized to the patient, and
develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain
expected outcomes during transport. Implements the interventions
identified in the plan of care. Evaluates the patient's progress
toward attainment of the outcomes, calls medical director for
orders or utilizes protocols in place. Evaluates own practice in
relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes
and regulations. Completes peer evaluations when requested.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in practice, procedures
and care. Collaborates with the patient, significant others and
health care providers to provide appropriate patient care. Utilizes
research findings in practice if appropriate. Considers factors
related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and
delivering patient care in support of responsible, ethical and safe
patient care and environments. All Careflight personnel are
responsible for maintaining physical health and proper weight, not
to exceed 240 pounds. Essential Qualifications The individual must
be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate
to perform position duties and the ability to communicate
effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech
and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause
undue hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Certified Flight
Paramedic (FP-C) - International Board of Speciality Certification
(IBSC) within 2 Years and EMT - National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NREMT) An active license in the state of
practice Upon Hire and EMT - South Dakota Board of Medical &
Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE) Upon Hire and EMT - North Dakota
Health and Human Services within 90 Days and Drivers License -
Licensing Board Upon Hire 3 years of field experience in ALS
ambulance, previous teaching experience or equivalent combination
of education and experience Proficiency in all EMS skills and
familiar with various EMS training techniques Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Bachelor's Expectations
and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s
mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve
patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values
of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s
standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and
Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain
confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment,
coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a
productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5%
employer matching contribution for retirement Career development
guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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