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Flight Nurse jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than temporary status.
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Join Our Life-Saving Team in Jackson, MS and take advantage of:
- Sign on bonus up to $15,000!
We are on the lookout for passionate Flight Nurses to join our elite crew! If you've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives!
As a Flight Clinician with PHI Health, you'll be at the forefront of critical care, providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need. We need heroes like you to ensure swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies.
WHO WE ARE:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or the Manager of Business Operations as applicable, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
- Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
- Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
- Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
- Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
- Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
- Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
- Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
- CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
- Flight or transport experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
- Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
- Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
- Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
- Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- MED
- Jackson, MS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Join Our Life-Saving Team in Jackson, MS and take advantage of:
- Sign on bonus up to $15,000!
We are on the lookout for passionate Flight Nurses to join our elite crew! If you've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives!
As a Flight Clinician with PHI Health, you'll be at the forefront of critical care, providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need. We need heroes like you to ensure swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies.
WHO WE ARE:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or the Manager of Business Operations as applicable, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
- Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
- Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
- Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
- Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
- Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
- Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
- Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
- CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
- Flight or transport experience preferred.
- Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
- Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
- Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
- Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
- Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- MED
- Jackson, MS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Flight Nurse
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 or EB-3 standards
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Your flight nursing certifications and clinical hours directly shape which category your employer files under.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation
O*NET classifies Flight Nurse duties under a specific SOC code that DOL uses during PERM prevailing wage determination. Confirm your job description aligns with that classification before your employer submits the PERM application, since mismatches can trigger audits.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target air medical transport providers and hospital-based flight programs with documented I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship records, so you can focus on organizations already running active PERM pipelines for nursing roles.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available. This process typically takes several months before filing even begins. Confirm whether your prospective employer has completed or is prepared to initiate this step before accepting an offer.
Secure your priority date as early as possible
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your employer's I-140 petition. For nationals of India or China, per-country limits can create significant backlogs. Filing I-140 promptly after PERM certification locks in your place in the queue regardless of how long adjustment of status takes.
Understand AC21 portability before changing employers
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. For flight nurses, that means the new role must remain within the air medical or critical care nursing field.
Green Card Flight Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Flight Nurse employers commonly sponsor green cards?
Air medical transport companies and hospital-based flight programs do sponsor employment-based green cards, but the process is longer and more involved than temporary work authorization. Employers must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, file an I-140 with USCIS, and absorb significant legal and administrative costs, so sponsoring organizations are typically larger flight programs with dedicated HR infrastructure.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for flight nurses?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, usually in two or three-year increments, while a green card leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. PERM labor certification, required for most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases, involves a formal recruitment test and prevailing wage determination that H-1B does not. Green card processing also involves priority dates and per-country backlogs that can extend timelines significantly for some nationals.
Which green card category applies to foreign flight nurses, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most flight nurses qualify under EB-3 as professionals with a bachelor's degree in nursing, though candidates holding a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on your credentials and the specific job description submitted with the PERM application.
How do I find Flight Nurse employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on organizations with documented I-140 filing records in nursing or critical care occupations saves time by targeting employers already familiar with the PERM process, rather than approaching organizations that have never run a sponsorship case.
Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date or restarting the process. For flight nurses, the new position must fall within air medical or critical care nursing. Your approved I-140 priority date can also be carried to a new employer's petition.