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RN Orthopedic Surgery
Missoula, Montana
Community Medical Center

$1,707-2,238/week
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

Location

  • Missoula, Montana

Employment Type

  • Travel assignment

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Work Schedule

  • 36 hours per week
  • Every third weekend required
  • No call requirements

Unit and Patient Population

  • Acute Care unit with 31 beds
  • Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
  • Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
  • Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Required Certifications and Licenses

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty (Medical/Surgical Telemetry)
  • Prior travel experience is not specified as required

Skills and Clinical Requirements

  • NG tube placement and management
  • Foley catheter placement and management
  • Chest tube maintenance

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Common Diagnoses and Treatments

  • Small bowel obstructions
  • Diabetic complications
  • Wound care
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis

Additional Information

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school with an Associate degree or higher
  • Float to other units as appropriate to experience
  • Scrub color: Any solid color (fluorescent colors not acceptable)
  • Personality fit: Outgoing, excellent communication skills, adaptable to change

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Montana
  • Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Experience in Orthopedic Surgery

Facility

Community Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 151 beds
ADDRESS2827 Fort Missoula RoadMissoula, MT 59804
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About Missoula, MT

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Missoula, MT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
  • Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 50°F.
  • Winter sees average highs of 33°F and lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to demand during peak seasons.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
  • Missoula has a growing community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, boating, and skiing.
  • Thriving cultural scene with theaters, symphony, opera, art museums, and galleries.
  • Plenty of dining options from food trucks to fine dining.
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