Derek Johnston

Flight Nurse · Rico Aviation

Registered Nurse Amarillo, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
5 years
since Feb 2021
Gender
Male

Experience

Derek Johnston is a Flight Nurse specializing in Registered Nurse. Currently working at Rico Aviation in Amarillo, TX. Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

Flight NurseCurrent
Rico Aviation
Since Feb 2021 · 5 years · Amarillo, TX

Education

West Texas A&M University
Masters of Nursing
2023 – 2025
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor's BSN
2017 – 2018
West Texas A&M University
BAAS
2015 – 2016
Amarillo College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2013 – 2015
Dumas High School
1994 – 1996

Skills

Emergency Medical Firefighting Ambulance Paramedic Emt Hazardous Materials Police Emergency Management Emergency Services Patrol Public Safety First Responder Nims Incident Command Rescue Swat Fire Safety Cpr Certified Aed First Aid Ems Disaster Response

About Rico Aviation

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
2322 Lakeview Dr, Amarillo, TX

Position in NurseSend Database

  • 783,893 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Registered Nurse specialty. Derek Johnston is one of them.
  • 46,929 Registered Nurses are based in TX (out of 63,528 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical Registered Nurse compensation in TX: $69,000 – $125,000 (median $83,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.

Data refreshed November 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.

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Derek Johnston is based in Amarillo, TX and is a Registered Nurse.

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Derek Johnston is currently at Rico Aviation in Amarillo, TX.

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Registered Nurses in TX typically earn $69,000 to $125,000 annually, with a median of $83,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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