ED/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Big Sky, MT
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ED/Medical Floor) – Big Sky, Montana

Position Type

• Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Rotating days and nights, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each), including every other weekend
• Hours per week: 36

Location

• Big Sky, Montana

Job Summary

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess patient needs and implement appropriate interventions
• Plan and provide patient and family education
• Participate in stroke and trauma care protocols and education
• Provide leadership and contribute to professional development within the nursing team
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, guidelines, and ethical provisions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification (if not already held)

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Implement and evaluate nursing care strategies to promote health and safety
• Maintain knowledge and competency aligned with current nursing practice
• Participate in ongoing education including:

  • 4 hours annually of stroke education
  • 6 hours annually of trauma-related education (State Trauma Program requirement)
• Work varied shifts and respond to on-call needs as required
• Maintain professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills in a busy, stressful environment

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Repeated standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling
• Continuous fine finger movements and close visual acuity
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders occasionally
• Cognitive skills to learn new tasks, maintain focus, and make timely decisions

Work Environment Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Radiation in medical imaging areas
• Chemicals, medications, disinfectants, and cleaning products
• Infectious diseases
• Emotionally challenging situations involving patients and families

Additional Information

• Candidates must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered
• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances
• Regular and sustained attendance required; may include working beyond 40 hours per week, weekends, and after-hours shifts

Note: Prior travel experience is required for this position.