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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Polson, Montana

Join a collaborative surgical services team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) in scenic Polson, Montana. This perioperative nursing opportunity at a critical access hospital is ideal for a well-rounded OR RN with experience in pre-operative care, circulating, PACU, and endoscopy. Located near the shores of Flathead Lake, Polson offers a welcoming small-community setting, beautiful outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients across the surgical continuum.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Polson, Montana
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,400
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts; approximately 40 hours per week
• Call: Variable call coverage, including nights and approximately eight call shifts per month; weekend call may include a three-day weekend rotation
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend and holiday call participation may be required
• Clinical Areas: Pre-op, operating room, PACU Phase I and II, and endoscopy
• Patient Population: Adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Float Expectations: May float within surgical services and assist other departments within scope of practice

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room or surgical services nursing experience; a minimum of 1 year of experience is required
• Previous experience in a critical access hospital strongly preferred
• Well-rounded experience across pre-op, circulating, PACU, and endoscopy services
• Current Registered Nurse license; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Epic charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate C-sections independently
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to support patients throughout the perioperative process
• Availability for required call, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Travel OR RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative experience, from pre-op assessment through discharge
• Circulate surgical procedures across general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, ENT, gastrointestinal, dental, and pain services
• Safely circulate C-sections and follow required surgical safety protocols
• Care for patients in PACU Phase I and II, including monitoring, recovery assessment, and discharge readiness
• Support endoscopy procedures, including EGD and colonoscopy services
• Assist with a broad range of procedures, including hysterectomies, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, orthopedic procedures, mastectomies, tonsillectomies, and total joint replacements
• Perform patient identification, specimen handling and labeling, universal protocol time-outs, infection prevention, and medication and equipment safety checks
• Manage peripheral IV access, urinary catheterization, blood product administration, conscious sedation monitoring, and cardiac monitoring within scope
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary support services
• Float between surgical service areas and assist other departments as assigned and within clinical scope

Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Polson, Montana, and join a dedicated surgical services team in a scenic critical access hospital setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.