Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Montana
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Montana
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (potential for 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts). On-call required 8 shifts per month including variable call on weekends and nights. Every 3rd or 4th weekend rotation depending on schedule and time-off requests. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays.
Highlights:
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Critical access hospital setting with a 2-room OR supporting multiple specialties including OB/GYN, Orthopedics, General Surgery, ENT, Pain Management, and Dentistry
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Well-rounded perioperative role rotating through all areas of surgical services: Pre-op, Circulating, PACU Phase I and II, and Endoscopy
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Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4 depending on unit assignment
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Epic EMR system utilized throughout the facility
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Opportunity to follow patients through the entire surgical continuum from pre-op to discharge
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Floating between surgical services units required; flexibility is essential
Requirements:
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Active Compact RN license required at time of submission
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Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
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At least 1 year of experience in a critical access or community hospital setting preferred
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Epic EMR charting experience required
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Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
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Must be able to circulate C-sections (required)
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Proficiency in a broad range of surgical procedures including laparoscopic procedures, orthopedic cases, GI endoscopy, gynecological surgeries, pediatric and adult dentistry, and total joint replacements
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Experience with conscious sedation monitoring, starting peripheral IVs, cardiac monitoring, and specimen handling
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Two professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse to utilize a diverse skill set in a critical access hospital environment. You'll work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team including pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, and rapid response teams. The role provides excellent variety and professional growth, allowing you to care for patients across the lifespan—from pediatrics to geriatrics—while making a meaningful impact in a community-focused healthcare setting.
