Flight nurses perform most of their duties in aircraft like helicopters and fixed-wing planes, thousands of feet above the ground.
Civilian flight nurses might be employed by medical facilities like hospitals and trauma centers. However, many flight nurses can also find employment in fire departments, search and rescue organizations, and independent medical evacuation firms.
Military flight nurses work in nearly all branches of the United States military, including the reserves. With the exception of a domestic emergency, military flight nurses almost always spend their time on overseas military bases, rescuing and transporting injured soldiers.