Air Force AFSC · Medical
46FX Flight Nurse
Overview
A flight nurse provides emergency and prehospital care to injured Airmen during aeromedical evacuation flights. As a senior aeromedical evacuation team member, the nurse helps plan each mission and oversees patient comfort and safety through final deplaning.
Core Skills
- aeromedical evacuation procedures
- emergency and trauma care
- patient triage and prioritization
- in-flight risk assessment
- mission planning support
- medical equipment operation
- crew resource management
- communication in high-stress environments
- team leadership
- time-critical decision-making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- RN License
- BLS
- ACLS
Career Growth
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse
Also Common
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
- Paramedics
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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