Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Join a collaborative surgical team at a respected hospital in the heart of Billings. This role is ideal for nurses seeking hands‑on OR experience, strong teamwork, and a welcoming community with an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

• Supportive operating room environment focused on safety and high‑quality patient care

• Opportunity to work across a variety of surgical procedures and specialties

• Modern OR suites designed for efficient workflows and strong patient outcomes

• Close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams

• Opportunities for continued learning, skill development, and career growth

• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

• Scenic riverfront paths and outdoor spaces perfect for fresh‑air breaks

• Local cafés and dining options offering convenient and welcoming meals

• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle

• Shopping and everyday conveniences close to the hospital

Build a rewarding OR nursing career while enjoying Montana’s open landscapes, friendly community, and a lifestyle that balances meaningful work with room to explore.

Schedule:

• 4, 10-hour shifts per week following completion of orientation

• 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM, based on department needs

• Call requirement: 30-minute response time

• Call
  
  Shifts:
  • Approximately 1 night per week
  • 1–2 weekends per 8-week schedule period
  • Frequency dependent on staffing levels

Essential Functions:

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.

• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).

• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills:

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be…