High-Risk OB Flight Nurse RN - PT

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX, US • 48min ago

24 hour-shift/per week (self-schedule) plus 1-weekend per month requirement

As a part-time High-Risk OB Flight Nurse RN for HCA Houston Healthcare Air Life,, you will provide elite, frontline critical care transport for obstetric patients across a 30-county region, operating seamlessly between air and ground transport modalities. Positioned within our specialized maternal transport team, your clinical practice is directly backed by the unmatched infrastructure of The Woman's Hospital of Texas—the region's premier facility dedicated entirely to the care of women and newborns. This specialized flight role is supported by a comprehensive ecosystem designed for complex, high-acuity pregnancies, including an Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) for rapid, unscheduled evaluations, advanced high-risk antepartum suites, and a world-class team of on-site, 24/7 board-certified obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, neonatologists, and anesthesiologists. Working in tandem with dedicated perinatal navigators and supported by an on-site Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you will ensure the highest standard of stabilized, life-saving clinical care for mothers and their unborn children from initial contact until a safe transition of care is achieved.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

Deliver high-quality patient care within your scope of practice from initial contact until transition to the accepting facility, ensuring thorough documentation throughout the transport.
Function as an active flight crew member by participating in pre- and post-mission briefings, completing liftoff checklists, assisting the pilot with navigation/radio tasks, and strictly enforcing all safety standards.
Maintain required clinical competencies and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, actively tracking all licenses, certifications, and advanced procedures.
Oversee the routine maintenance, cleanliness, and supply levels of the aircraft to ensure rapid response times, while promptly reporting and initiating repairs for any medical equipment failures.
Act as a preceptor to guide the orientation of new employees and students, effectively communicating program goals and foundational objectives.
Participate regularly in quality, staff, and Air Life committee meetings, while contributing to community outreach, marketing, educational activities, and research opportunities.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
Current BLS,, and ACLS issued from American Heart Association required
NRP and STABLE certification; grace period of 90-days to obtain
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) OR Obstetric Emergencies (C-OBE) OR Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN); grace period of 2-years
3 years of high-risk obstetrical nursing experience within the last five years required.
Previous flight experience preferred.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Air Life TWHT, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

HCA Gulf Coast Division is an affiliation of hospitals serving greater Houston area and South Texas. We share a mission, a commitment to the communities we serve and a standard of excellence for providing compassionate patient care. Serving such a large and diverse region requires HCA Gulf Coast Division to offer a range of programs that meets the needs of people of all ages with conditions ranging from acute to chronic illnesses. With 16 acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 16,000 employees, HCA Gulf Coast Division offers patients access to a circle of care that is unique in the region. We bring comprehensive care close to home, including advanced medical care, education, and community outreach. By joining together as a network, hospitals are able to focus on improving outcomes and enhancing services for their own communities, while pooling resources for other functions like staffing and systems management.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN - Flight Nurse PT opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

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