Location: Great Falls, MT

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 03-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided), primarily weekdays, may include weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Provide direct, compassionate care to progressive care and medical-surgical patients from admission through discharge
• Perform skilled patient assessments and monitor hemodynamic status to detect and respond to changes
• Operate and manage advanced medical equipment including ventilators, arterial lines, and multiple IV pumps
• Administer and manage IV medications safely and per protocol, including heparin, diltiazem, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, and dopamine
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement effective care plans
• Lead and precept clinical staff, offering guidance and ensuring adherence to unit policies
• Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient/family education for safe transitions of care
• Respond to rapid changes and escalate care appropriately, supporting patient stability and positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN licensure required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Progressive Care / Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
• Telemetry and EKG interpretation experience
• Experience with invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and NG tubes
• Prior pediatric experience and post-heart catheterization care preferred
• Experience precepting or serving in a clinical leadership role is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and advanced nursing principles
• Hemodynamic monitoring and telemetry
• IV pump management and multiple IV infusions
• Management of central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and NG tubes
• Medication management for critical care medications
• Ability to operate advanced medical equipment and ventilators
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills
• Discharge planning and patient/family education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your short-term stay comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for contract staff
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and precepting to grow your career
• A supportive team environment that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources

Travel Perks: Explore Great Falls, MT

Great Falls is a compact, outdoor-lover’s playground. Explore Giant Springs State Park and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, stroll the River's Edge Trail along the Missouri River, visit the C. M. Russell Museum for local art and history, and enjoy fishing, hiking, and birdwatching nearby. Weekend day-trips to scenic spots and larger mountain destinations are within driving distance for when you want a nature-filled mini-adventure.

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