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Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Missoula, Montana
Community Medical Center

$1,718-2,184/week

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Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) - Travel Assignment

Location: Missoula, Montana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours (guaranteed)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Call Requirement: None

Unit & Patient Population

Acute Care floor with 31 beds
Trauma Level 4 facility
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with NG tube placement and management
Experience with chest tube maintenance
Rehabilitation experience

Skills & Experience

Must have experience with:
- NG tube placement and management
- Foley catheter placement and management
- Chest tube maintenance
Preferred: Experience with Cerner EMR and NIHSS certification

Job Details

Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Float requirements as appropriate to experience
No call responsibilities
Dress code: Any solid color scrubs (fluorescent colors not allowed)

Common Diagnoses & Treatments

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

Personality Fit

Outgoing with excellent communication skills
Adaptable to change

Orientation Dates

Multiple start dates available throughout the year (specific dates not included here)

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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