Operating Room RN
Polson, MT
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Polson, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (6:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Workweek: 40 hours
• Float: May float between units (details unknown)
• On-call: Yes, variable call on weekends and nights (approximately 8 shifts/month)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd or 4th weekend depending on rotation and time off requests
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:4 depending on unit
• Specialty Areas: 2-room OR with specialties including OBGYN, Orthopedics, GI/General Surgery, ENT, Pain, Dental
• Units Covered: All surgery department areas including Pre/Post-op, Circulating, PACU, Endoscopy
• EMR System: Epic
• Schedule Flexibility: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts may be possible
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved

Facility Information

• Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Total Beds: 22
• Scrub Color: Any color; OR provides scrubs
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in the following specialty areas:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Gastroenterology (GI)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery
  • Pain Management

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates, must be updated annually (onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and Screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters or declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters or declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention policies
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable); 10-panel required for some Per Diem candidates
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, annual medical clearance for respirator use

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify: Required attestation
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcripts or CES report
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• State-Specific Checks: Washington and Oregon state-specific searches as applicable
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may float to other facilities within reasonable distance
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required within a week of orientation; transcripts must be submitted
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training: Required via assigned LMS modules; exemptions for return candidates with less than a year gap
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a dynamic OR nursing role in a critical access hospital setting with a variety of surgical specialties and a supportive team environment. Candidates should be prepared for weekend and on-call responsibilities and have current certifications and clearances as outlined.