Registered Nurse Operating Room

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. This role involves utilizing the nursing process, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and working in a supportive operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assesses physical, social, and psychological status of patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care with other health team members and ensures patients have necessary education and referrals.
• Directs interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration.
• Provides or delegates care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and revises the plan of care as necessary.
• Promotes nursing profession and participates in the development of others.

Requirements

• 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 employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Must obtain BSN within four (4) years of hire if not already completed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a surgical setting is beneficial.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Skills

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

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: Scenic riverfront paths and outdoor spaces, local cafés and dining options, fitness centers and wellness studios, shopping and everyday conveniences close to the hospital. Benefits include a comprehensive package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

Pay

$38.37 - $57.29 per hour, actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles when driving a vehicle.

Location

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, Montana.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.