Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bozeman, MT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Location: Bozeman, Montana
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and implement patient and family education, and initiate appropriate interventions. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, individualized care planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing, Associate degree, or Diploma
• Montana Registered Nurse Licensure
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Minimum 18 months of Registered Nurse experience (1.5 years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• 1 year circulating experience
• 1 year scrub experience

Essential Job Functions

• Collect and analyze comprehensive patient health data
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Promote health and safety in the care environment
• Continuously improve nursing practice quality and effectiveness
• Maintain knowledge and competency aligned with current nursing standards
• Evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards and regulations
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Integrate ethical and research-based practices into nursing care
• Provide leadership within the professional practice setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound judgment, patience, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in busy, stressful environments
• Creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts
• Tact, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Self-directed with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence and teamwork skills

Stroke Competency

• Comply with policies and protocols for hyperacute and acute stroke care
• Complete 2 hours of initial stroke education within one year of hire
• Participate in 1 hour of annual stroke education

Shift Details

• Variable day shifts with on-call responsibilities
• Flexibility to cover all shifts is required

Additional Information

• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered

Experience Requirements Summary

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 18 months (1.5 years) Registered Nurse experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for an RN with operating room experience seeking a flexible contract role with variable day shifts and call duties.