Nursing Extern - Winter Temporary

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage.

This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.  to learn more!

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.  to learn more!

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Shift: Working up to full-time (32-40 hours per week) Usually three 12-hour shifts while following your preceptor's schedule with 100% attendance required. This may include working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or rotating shifts

Employment Status:
Temporary

Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Salary: $17.00/hr

This program will include 1 day of orientation and 3 weeks of clinical rotation. Applicants MUST be able to commit to the 4-week program, including start and end dates and potential holiday shifts.

* Please note, this is for the Billings, MT location only.

Cohort Date:
December 21, 2026 - January 8, 2027

• Interview Dates:
  Oct 23, 8:30am - 2:00pm
• Oct 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
• Oct 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
• Oct 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

• 1. Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and the department.
• 2. Performs patient care and treatments as directed and supervised by the licensed nurse. May receive Nursing Delegation as defined in Montana Board of Nursing Rules
• 3. Assists patient/resident activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, ambulating and turning. Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature.
• 4. Measures, records and provides for patient/resident: intake of food and fluid which includes partial and total assistance with feedings; output from bodily functions/specified drainage devices and collects specimens as directed by the licensed nurse/physician.
• 5. Identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
• 6. Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient/resident, families, visitors, physicians, staff and others.
• 7. Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements.
• 8. Maintains competency in all organizational,…