Location: Plentywood, MT

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights (night shift; exact start/end times not specified by the client)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 high-quality emergency nursing care in a 19-bed Critical Access Hospital emergency department
• Rapidly assess and triage patients, prioritizing care based on clinical need
• Stabilize and manage acute medical and trauma patients using evidence-based interventions
• Administer medications, start and manage IV therapies, and perform urgent nursing procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to coordinate patient care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the medical record
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans with compassion and clarity
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives to improve emergency department outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana or eligibility for Montana licensure (compact license accepted if applicable)
• Minimum emergency nursing experience preferred (recent ER experience a strong plus)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS preferred
• Ability to pass facility-required onboarding, background check, and health screenings
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN). BSN preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of emergency nursing principles, triage, and acute care interventions
• Comfort managing cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and urgent medical presentations
• IV therapy, medication administration, and basic procedural skills
• Familiarity with electronic health records and timely, accurate documentation
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure while providing compassionate care
• Teamwork, adaptability, and good communication with patients, families, and colleagues

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Professional development support — keep your skills sharp with continued education opportunities
• A supportive, close-knit team that values your clinical judgment and bedside manner
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the good work
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support to get you where you need to be

Travel Perks: Explore Plentywood, MT

Plentywood delivers classic small-town Montana charm and wide-open skies. Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife viewing nearby at local wildlife areas and refuges, cast a line at local fishing spots, or explore scenic drives through rolling prairie and farm country. The community hosts local festivals and farmers markets that offer a genuine taste of regional life, and the close proximity to the Canadian border makes for a fun weekend day trip. If you like quiet evenings, stargazing and peaceful trails are right outside town.

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