Flight Registered Nurse (RN)

Job overview

The Flight Registered Nurse (RN) position is onsite at the Harrisburg, PA hub, with part-time hours of 15–29 per week and potential selection to full-time hours of 30–40 or more; the posting states a rate of $47 per hour. Vighter provides healthcare staffing and recruits nurses to support DHS and ICE deportation flights. The nurse assesses detainees’ fitness to fly, provides in-flight nursing care, monitors patients and specialized equipment, documents care, and responds to urgent situations. The role supports patient-centered care during flights and at detention or field settings, with a minimum of six days of flight availability required each month and continuous travel expected.

What you'll do

• Conduct initial assessments and provide nursing care to detainees during flights
• review medical records to assess fitness to fly
• operate and monitor specialized equipment
• document assessments, care plans, and services in the required electronic record
• administer medications only as prescribed by a credentialed provider
• maintain urgent first-responder qualifications, including AED use
• and follow patient privacy, safety, infection-control, and quality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight registered nurse (rn)

flight nursing

harrisburg pa

vighter

dhs

ice

in-flight care

detention settings

$47/hour

part-time

six days availability monthly

continuous travel

bls or acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available for W-2 full-time employees
• the posting also lists paid vacation accrual and holidays under SCA rules.

Why this role

Requires an ASN, an unencumbered RN license, at least two years of acute, ICU, or emergency RN experience, and BLS or ACLS certification. Requires at least six days of availability per month, a valid U.S. passport, and continuous travel, including international air travel; overnight stays and multi-day missions may occur.

About the employer

Vighter Management Group Llc is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.