Nexus MedPro Staffing

Travel Operating Room RN – Polson, MT | Up to $2,817/Week | Days

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at a reputable healthcare facility in Polson, Montana.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in a critical access hospital setting.

This position requires a versatile and experienced surgical services RN who can support multiple departments, including the Operating Room, Preoperative Care, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Endoscopy.

The ideal candidate has experience circulating surgical procedures, assisting with preoperative preparation, monitoring patients during recovery, and providing postoperative care through discharge when needed.

Candidates must have experience in a critical access hospital and must be able to circulate C-sections. This is a mandatory requirement.

Location: Polson, MT

Weekly Pay: Up to $2,817

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: Days, 5×8-hour shifts (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Alternative Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts may be considered

On-Call: Approximately 8 call shifts per month, including nights and weekends

Weekend Rotation: Approximately every third or fourth weekend, depending on scheduling

Floating: Required within Surgical Services and potentially other departments within scope

Setting: Critical Access Hospital – Operating Room / Surgical Services

Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience

Previous critical access hospital experience required

C-section circulating experience required — hard stop

Active Montana RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission

Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications

Epic charting experience required

Experience in multiple surgical services areas, including OR, PACU, Pre-op, and Endoscopy

Experience circulating general, orthopedic, gynecological, ENT, and dental procedures

Knowledge of surgical asepsis, infection prevention, patient safety, and perioperative nursing practices

Ability to respond to surgical emergencies and participate in on-call coverage

Flexibility to support patients throughout the perioperative process

First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet all required clinical qualifications.

Surgical Specialties

General Surgery: Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures

Orthopedics: Arthroscopy, fracture reduction, total joint replacement

Obstetrics/Gynecology: C-sections, hysterectomy, D&C, tubal ligation

ENT: Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, ear procedures

Endoscopy: Colonoscopy and EGD

Dental: Adult and selected pediatric procedures

Unit Highlights

Two-room Operating Room

Critical access hospital environment

Patient population includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients

Cross-training and coverage across OR, Pre-op, PACU, and Endoscopy

Opportunities to provide comprehensive perioperative patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration with anesthesia, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals

Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Paid time off, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Referral Program.

Apply with Nexus MedPro Staffing to be considered for this Operating Room travel nursing opportunity in Polson, Montana.