ICU Registered Nurse
Billings, Montana
Billings Clinic Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Billings, Montana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to work alternating 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730). Weekend work is required but not necessarily every other weekend; may include two weekends in a row. This position requires independent and competent care for complex, high acuity trauma, neuro, and surgical ICU patients.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of prior ICU RN experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted (must live 75+ miles from facility)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Montana
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, certificates of completion NOT accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, certificates of completion NOT accepted
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Current and valid Driver’s License or government photo ID/passport
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest level attained
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA (must state good health and ability to perform duties)
• Quantitative fit test with 3M mask within 90 days prior to start (annual renewal required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual renewal
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP preferred within 10 years or signed declination)
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start, renewed annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31), with accepted exemptions
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 references including a direct supervisor reference within the last year
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification preferred for last 5 years
• Skills checklist as applicable

Work Environment

• ICU setting with high acuity trauma, neuro, and surgical patients
• Alternating 12-hour shifts, including weekends

Notes

• This is not an entry-level position; requires independent clinical judgment and experience
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN looking for a travel contract in Montana with a reputable healthcare system.