SICU Registered Nurse
Billings, Montana
Billings Clinic Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

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

Job Description

• Position requires experience in Medical ICU (MICU) and/or Surgical ICU (SICU).
• Not an entry-level role; must be independent and competent managing complex, high-acuity medical, trauma, neuro, and surgical ICU patients.
• Prefer candidates available for rotating shifts to accommodate fluctuating census; block schedules for day or night shifts may be considered.
• No rotating shifts allowed within 48 hours.
• Floating primarily within Critical Care Division, with occasional float to other units as needed.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.

Shift Details

• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana.
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rotating shift availability.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred for psychiatric settings.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam preferred for ICU and related units.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Compliance and Documentation

• Two references required, including one direct supervisor reference within the last year. Letters of reference accepted.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days required.
• Employment verification preferred for the last 5 years.
• Skills checklist as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments primarily within critical care but may include other units.
• No rotating shifts within 48 hours to ensure adequate rest.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• Quantitative fit mask test with 3M mask required within 90 days prior to start or onsite testing available; must be clean-shaven.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity patients and flexible scheduling in a critical care environment.