Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Polson, MT
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,446/week

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Overview

Start Date07/27/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,446/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,200/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Benefits

Sick pay
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus

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⚡ URGENT ALL-IN-ONE PERIOPERATIVE RN AUTO-OFFER POSITION

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel opening for a highly versatile, well-rounded Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN). Operating within a compact 22-bed critical access hospital equipped with a 2-room surgery department, this role is perfect for a clinician who thrives in comprehensive surgical services workflows. If you are looking to secure exceptional West Coast travel stipends, bypass traditional slow interview loops, and work an immersive assignment where you can follow your patients from pre-op all the way through post-op and discharge, this contract is built for you!

Please note: First-time travel nurses are proudly accepted if they possess strong, independent critical access or cross-functional perioperative backgrounds!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

Weekly Gross: $2,446.00
Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246.00 (Maxed out GSA allowance for housing & meals)
Hourly W2 Rate: $30.00/hr
Overtime Rate: $45.00/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours (06:30 AM - 15:00 PM). No block scheduling available.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours weekly.
On-Call Requirements: 8 on-call shifts per month, which includes a variable rotation covering a 3-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and weeknights.
Weekend Coverage: Every 3rd or 4th weekend depending on the unit's rotation and current time-off tracking. Weekend demands consist only of on-call and holiday on-call coverage.
EMR Charting System: Epic charting is required.
Comprehensive Clinical Scope: Must be a cross-functional perioperative generalist. You will float dynamically across all areas of the surgical department based on daily unit needs, including Pre-op, Circulating, PACU (Phase I and II), and Endoscopy. Ratios vary dynamically between 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4 depending on the designated area.
Surgical Specialty Mix: Active management of a 2-room OR setup spanning General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, open/lap hernia repair, mastectomy), Orthopedics (arthroscopy, total joint replacements, fracture reductions), OB-GYN, ENT, GI, Pain Management, and Adult/Pediatric Dentistry.
Special Procedures & Hardstops: Independent ability to circulate C-sections is an absolute clinical HARDSTOP.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience within an acute care setting. Prior experience working in a Critical Access Hospital is strictly required.
Licensure: Active Montana State Nursing License or valid Multi-State Compact RN License is required in hand at the exact time of profile submission.
Certifications Required: Active AHA BLS, active AHA ACLS, and PALS are mandatory to clear the submission gate. NIHSS is highly preferred.

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH

Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized surgical services recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to account manager Megan Morgan for prioritized facility presentation!

👉 Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your July 20th start date in Polson, MT!

🛑 Absolute System History Question Mandate: All submissions MUST include an explicit response typed directly into the candidate profile notes: "Have you ever worked at a permanent employee, on a travel contract, or as registry/per-diem within this health system network? If yes, please include location and dates worked." Former staff members must wait 3 months from separation before returning as a traveler. 🔄 Internal Floating & Cross-Training Policy: Travelers must maintain an adaptable clinical approach. Contractors are 100% expected to float dynamically between perioperative units to meet immediate surgical needs, and may assist other departments within their legal scope if census fluctuates. Refusal to float may result in immediate termination. 🗺️ 50-Mile Geographical Radius Rule: A strict 50-mile distance filter is actively enforced for this region. Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are accepted, but please note they are subject to an adjusted lower local bill rate framework. 🏖️ Non-Negotiable Upfront RTO Restrictions: All requested time off (RTO) or specific scheduling constraints must be declared completely at the exact moment of initial submittal. Post-submission or post-offer RTO will not be considered or granted, and inflexibility beyond the contracted schedule can result in immediate termination and a system DNR. A maximum of one (1) single RTO request block is permitted total. 📋 Portal Submission Compliance Checklist: Submissions must contain the candidate's last four digits of their Social Security Number (SSN), verified Date of Birth (DOB), up-to-date resume mapping out critical access hospital experience, and 2 professional references covering 1 year of clinical work within the last 3 years. Candidates must not contact facility supervisors directly. All compliance documents must be finalized by the Monday prior to your start date. Scrub color expression is flexible; any solid color is permitted, and dedicated OR scrubs are provided on-site. Free parking is available.

Employer

First Connect Health

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About

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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