Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Polson, MT
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Operating Room Registered Nurse position supporting a broad range of surgical services, including preoperative and postoperative care, circulating, post-anesthesia care, and endoscopy. The role requires a well-rounded clinician capable of caring for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients through the surgical experience, from preoperative preparation through discharge when needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, typically 5 days per week at 8 hours per shift and 40 hours per week; a 4-day schedule with 10-hour shifts may be possible. Weekend coverage is required approximately every third or fourth weekend. On-call coverage is required, including variable nights and weekends, with approximately 8 call shifts per month.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of Operating Room experience; valid compact nursing license in hand at submission; electronic charting system experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities may include circulating and supporting procedures in general surgery, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, gastrointestinal surgery, ear, nose and throat procedures, pain procedures, dental procedures, endoscopy, preoperative care, and postoperative care. Experience with cesarean section circulation is required. The role supports care in an ambulatory surgical setting and requires familiarity with procedures such as hysterectomy, appendectomy, arthroscopy, cholecystectomy, colonoscopy, dilation and curettage, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, fracture reduction, hernia repair, mastectomy, myringotomy, tonsillectomy, total joint replacement, and other surgical procedures. Patient care includes adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits