TN Visa Flight Paramedic Jobs
Flight Paramedic roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Medical/Allied Health Professional category, but employers must document that the position requires advanced clinical training beyond standard paramedic certification. Canadian citizens can apply at the border; Mexican citizens need a U.S. consular appointment first.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Selinsgrove, PA
Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Part time
Department Life Flight Selinsgrove Nursing Team
Date posted 09/04/2026
Job ID R-02876
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to Life Flight. Follows and adheres to Act 37 standards and protocols.
Job Duties
- Accepts a duty assignment at any program site as deemed necessary by program leadership to maintain operations.
- Provides nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.
- Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Practices nursing within their scope of practice as defined by the state, BEMS (act 37) and Geisinger, maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
- Communicates educational needs to the Life Flight clinical leadership team, Chief Flight Nurse, or Medical Director.
- Maintains programs monthly continuing education requirements.
- Remains knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
- Maintains medical interior of Life Flight aircraft and ground ambulances.
- Assures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Assures a clean and orderly environment at assigned Life Flight base.
- Functions as a flight crew member.
- Assists the pilot when needed.
- This includes attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
- Serves as a transport resource as applicable on specialty team transports. These include ECMO and NICU.
- Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient, and equipment during all phases of flight.
- Serves as a role model, teacher, and clinical resource to preferring hospital, EMS, and other health care professionals.
- Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
- Completes reports when applicable for all safety related incidents.
- Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
- Provides input to the clinical management team for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
- Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
One of the following specialty certifications required upon hire:
- CCRN - Critical Care RN
- CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization
- CFRN Certified Flight RN
- CTRN - Certified Transport RN Specialization
CFRN required within one year of orientation.
Required experience: Three years of critical care nursing experience.
Work Schedule:
- Part Time
- 12 hour rotating shifts
- Weekend and holiday rotation
- Occasional travel required
We’re proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
- Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years - Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse within one year - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified within one year - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
- Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Teamwork; Communication; Organizing; Interpersonal Communication; Clinical Skills; Preceptor Skills
Location Selinsgrove, PA
Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Part time
Department Life Flight Selinsgrove Nursing Team
Date posted 09/04/2026
Job ID R-02876
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to Life Flight. Follows and adheres to Act 37 standards and protocols.
Job Duties
- Accepts a duty assignment at any program site as deemed necessary by program leadership to maintain operations.
- Provides nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.
- Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Practices nursing within their scope of practice as defined by the state, BEMS (act 37) and Geisinger, maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
- Communicates educational needs to the Life Flight clinical leadership team, Chief Flight Nurse, or Medical Director.
- Maintains programs monthly continuing education requirements.
- Remains knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
- Maintains medical interior of Life Flight aircraft and ground ambulances.
- Assures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Assures a clean and orderly environment at assigned Life Flight base.
- Functions as a flight crew member.
- Assists the pilot when needed.
- This includes attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
- Serves as a transport resource as applicable on specialty team transports. These include ECMO and NICU.
- Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient, and equipment during all phases of flight.
- Serves as a role model, teacher, and clinical resource to preferring hospital, EMS, and other health care professionals.
- Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
- Completes reports when applicable for all safety related incidents.
- Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
- Provides input to the clinical management team for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
- Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
One of the following specialty certifications required upon hire:
- CCRN - Critical Care RN
- CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization
- CFRN Certified Flight RN
- CTRN - Certified Transport RN Specialization
CFRN required within one year of orientation.
Required experience: Three years of critical care nursing experience.
Work Schedule:
- Part Time
- 12 hour rotating shifts
- Weekend and holiday rotation
- Occasional travel required
We’re proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
- Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years - Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse within one year - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified within one year - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
- Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Teamwork; Communication; Organizing; Interpersonal Communication; Clinical Skills; Preceptor Skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Flight Paramedic
Certify your flight credentials before applying
Flight Paramedic positions typically require FP-C or CCP-C certification alongside your paramedic license. Verify your credentials are current and bring official transcripts and certification documentation to confirm specialty-level training for TN visa purposes.
Target air medical operators with established TN history
Helicopter EMS operators, fixed-wing air ambulance companies, and hospital-based flight programs regularly sponsor TN visas. Prioritize employers whose job postings explicitly list TN or USMCA visa eligibility, which signals familiarity with the filing process.
Clarify the specialty occupation framing with your employer
TN approval depends on the employer accurately describing your role as requiring specialized medical training, not just a standard paramedic license. Ask hiring managers to document the advanced clinical scope of the flight position before your application is submitted.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Searching for Flight Paramedic roles with confirmed TN sponsorship is time-consuming without the right filter. Migrate Mate surfaces air medical employers actively sponsoring TN visas, so you can focus applications on companies already set up to hire you.
Prepare for Canadian border processing versus consular filing
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a U.S. port of entry without a prior visa appointment, bringing the employer's support letter and your credentials. Mexican citizens must schedule a U.S. consulate interview, which adds lead time to your start date.
Confirm your employer's support letter covers your flight scope
USCIS and CBP officers scrutinize whether the offer letter specifies flight operations, critical care transport, and advanced life support duties. A generic paramedic job description without flight-specific language is the most common reason TN applications stall at the border.
Flight Paramedic TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Flight Paramedic role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, Flight Paramedic positions can qualify under the TN visa's Medical/Allied Health Professional category, provided the employer documents that the role requires specialized training beyond a standard paramedic license. Your FP-C or CCP-C certification, combined with a detailed offer letter describing critical care transport duties, is what supports that classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Flight Paramedics?
TN is far more practical for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at the U.S. border on the day they present their documents. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a lengthy petition process, and waiting months for a start date, making it a slower path for a role with immediate clinical demand.
Where can I find Flight Paramedic jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Flight Paramedic openings by employers who actively sponsor TN visas, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship isn't available. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'd otherwise need to screen each employer individually before applying.
What documents do I need to bring for TN processing as a Canadian Flight Paramedic?
Canadian citizens presenting at a U.S. port of entry need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter stating the role title, duties, flight-specific scope, and intended duration, plus proof of your paramedic license and any flight certifications such as FP-C or CCP-C. Transcripts or diploma copies that confirm your healthcare education credential are also advisable.
Can Mexican Flight Paramedics apply for TN status the same way Canadians can?
No. Mexican citizens cannot use the border port-of-entry process available to Canadians. You must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and attend an interview before traveling. Processing timelines vary by consulate and season, so build extra lead time into your job offer negotiations to avoid losing a start date.