Operating Room RN
Billings, Montana
Billings Clinic Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job Details

• Shift: Straight nights
• Call: Limited call; may have one weekend of call per month depending on shifts scheduled

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Montana
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, certificates of completion NOT accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, certificates of completion NOT accepted
• Experience: Minimum years of specialty experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for Operating Room roles
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check required within 30 days of start; must renew annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Third-party verification of highest level of education required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA (no Chiropractors)
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start; must be renewed annually
• Quantitative fit mask test with 3M mask within 90 days prior to start (qualitative tests not accepted; must be clean-shaven)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if low/equivocal titers)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination within last year
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if low/equivocal titers)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required October 31 - March 31 (declinations accepted with documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Documentation & Compliance

• Current and valid driver’s license, government photo ID, or passport
• Proof of name change if applicable
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two references required, including one direct supervisor reference within the last year
• Skills checklist and work history verification preferred for last 5 years
• NURSYS verification of RN license required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Client-specific OSHA form required for onsite fit testing
• Certificates of completion for certifications are NOT accepted; must have official AHA cards or equivalent
• Limited call schedule may include one weekend per month depending on shift assignments

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a defined 13-week assignment on straight night shifts in Montana.