Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,566 per week in Great Falls, MT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Great Falls, MT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,566 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/8/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Perioperative (Pre-Op, PACU, Procedural)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated perioperative team as a Registered Nurse at a hospital in Great Falls, Montana. This dynamic role encompasses pre-operative assessment, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) recovery, and post-procedural care for a diverse patient population.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing both adult and pediatric patients across a wide range of surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Podiatry, ENT, Urology, GYN, General Surgery, Plastics, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, and Cath Lab procedures. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and excellent clinical outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for various surgical and interventional procedures.
• Provide expert post-anesthesia care, monitoring and managing adult and pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Oversee the recovery of patients post-cardiac catheterization and other interventional procedures.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage pain effectively.
• Identify and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Proficiency in the recovery of both adult and pediatric patients.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including call and holiday rotations.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Expertise in airway management and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Proficiency with standard perioperative monitoring equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and fluctuating workloads.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM shifts
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
• Days per Week: 5 days per week
• Start Time: 9:00 AM (flexible end time, potentially extending until 9:00 PM based on patient flow)
• Call Requirements: Required
• Holiday Requirements: Required
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Montana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.