Flight Paramedic- PRN - NWA

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Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Until 10/3/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

A Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Nurse, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Position Details:

Minimum Requirements:

Licensure: Current paramedic license in state of operation:

MO EMS-P (Missouri Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)

AR EMT-P (Arkansas Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)

Experience: Three years ER or Critical Care experience.

Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).

• Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.

• Must have or be able to complete within two years of service FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of fit-4-duty program.

• As of 7/1/2017, the new weight requirement will be 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots).

• Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions. Perform prehospital duties in many different environments.

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.

• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About this role

Summary

Provide high-quality critical care during patient transport via helicopter, requiring advanced clinical skills and quick decision-making.

Job title

Flight Paramedic- PRN - NWA

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

paramedic licenseBLSACLSPALSCardiac MonitorIntubationInfusion Pump

Preferred skills

flight paramedic experience

Specializations

critical careprehospitalaviationtraumalife support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site