Location: Plentywood, MT

Start Date: 04-02-2026

End Date: 07-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (specific start/end times not provided; facility indicates day shift coverage Monday-Friday or as needed for coverage)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursing team to deliver safe, resident-centered long term care
• Oversee clinical operations, staffing, and care plan quality across the 35-bed facility
• Ensure compliance with state and federal long term care regulations and facility policies
• Coach and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and strong teamwork
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident outcomes and satisfaction
• Manage documentation practices and quality improvement initiatives to drive better care

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing (state licensure required)
• Proven experience in long term care nursing; prior Director of Nursing or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of long term care regulations and best practices
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills to lead staff and liaise with families
• Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and clinical oversight in a small-facility setting

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical expertise in long term care nursing and care planning
• Leadership and team-building skills to support nursing staff
• Regulatory knowledge for long term care compliance and surveys
• Skilled in documentation practices and quality improvement processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Supportive leadership team that values your clinical expertise and voice
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep you compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance while on assignment
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your leadership skills
• Medical, dental and vision options (where applicable)
• 401K retirement savings plan options available
• A close-knit long term care team who appreciates compassionate leaders

Travel Perks: Explore Plentywood, MT

This is a travel contract in Plentywood, MT, where you’ll enjoy wide open skies and classic small-town Montana charm. Spend free time exploring scenic country roads, local parks and wildlife viewing spots, fishing or hunting during season, and community events that showcase local culture. Plentywood’s welcoming community makes it easy to connect with residents and enjoy nearby outdoor recreation, day trips to larger towns for dining and shopping, and peaceful evenings under big Montana skies.

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