Flying Nurses International provides safe, reliable air medical transport services for patients requiring specialized care during transit. Based in Palm Coast, Florida, our medical flight coordinator team delivers commercial medical flights with experienced healthcare professionals.
Air medical transport is the transfer of patients via aircraft when ground transportation is not suitable due to distance, time constraints, or medical complexity. Our certified medical team provides continuous care during flight, ensuring patient stability and comfort throughout the journey.
At Flying Nurses International, we specialize in commercial medical transport, utilizing scheduled airline services to provide cost-effective patient transfers nationwide and internationally. Our services extend beyond aviation to include train, boat, and ground transport when appropriate for the patient's condition. From medical flight escorts to many other distinct services, every journey is overseen by a dedicated medical flight coordinator who manages every detail.
Our primary service utilizes commercial airlines with full medical support throughout the journey. Each transport includes a qualified medical professional who monitors the patient's condition and provides necessary interventions during flight.
We handle all ground transportation needs, coordinating ground services, wheelchair assistance, and vehicle arrangements to ensure seamless transfers from origin to destination.
For international transfers, our team manages customs procedures, documentation requirements, and helps coordinate with foreign medical facilities when possible to ensure smooth transitions across borders.
Beyond medical supervision, we provide comprehensive support including flight arrangements, accommodation coordination, and family assistance throughout the transport process. Our concierge-level care also extends to patients who want medical support built into personal travel, whether that's completing a bucket-list trip, attending a family wedding, or visiting loved ones, so a medical need doesn't have to mean canceling the trip itself.
A dedicated RN medical flight coordinator serves as the single point of contact for families, physicians, and facilities throughout the transport process. The medical flight coordinator handles all administrative and clinical logistics, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care from bedside to bedside.
Obtaining airline medical clearance is a critical step in commercial medical transport. Our medical flight coordinator manages the complete Medical Information Form (MEDIF) process, submitting necessary clinical documentation to airline medical departments to secure official travel clearance for the patient.
Our medical flight coordinator works directly with sending and receiving facilities to execute seamless hospital-to-hospital transfers. This includes gathering clinical records, managing physician handoffs, aligning departure and arrival times, and arranging ground transport at both ends of the trip.
Our team consists of registered nurses and medical technicians with specialized training in air medical transport, ensuring the highest level of care during transit.
By utilizing commercial airlines rather than dedicated air ambulances, we provide professional medical transport at a fraction of traditional air ambulance costs.
From initial consultation to final destination, our medical flight coordinator handles every aspect of the transport process, allowing families to focus on their loved one's recovery.
Whether by air, rail, ground, or sea, we adapt our services to meet each patient's unique medical needs and circumstances.
| Feature | Flying Nurses Medical Air Transport | Commercial Medical Escort |
| Medical Supervision | Licensed nurse dedicated to one patient | May share attention with other passengers |
| Flexibility | Customized flight schedule and routing | Limited to commercial flight schedules |
| Privacy | Private or semi-private transport | Public commercial aircraft |
| Cost | Often comparable or lower for complex cases | Can be expensive with added fees |
| Medical Equipment | Can accommodate specialized equipment | Limited by airline policies |
When you need professional air medical transport services, Flying Nurses International provides the expertise and care your loved one deserves. Contact a medical flight coordinator today for a consultation and personalized transport solution.
Flying Nurses International, LLC
250 Palm Coast Parkway, NE
Suite 607-265
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: 1-877-521-1333
Fax: 1-904-621-9924
