Location: Big Sky, MT

Start Date: 03-25-2026

End Date: 06-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights), 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, rotating schedule with every other weekend coverage required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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

• Assess patients comprehensively and analyze clinical data to determine diagnoses and immediate needs
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable outcomes and clear interventions
• Implement and evaluate care plans, adapting interventions to meet changing patient needs
• Provide clear, compassionate patient and family education to promote recovery and safe transitions
• Practice modified primary nursing to ensure continuity and personalized care
• Deliver high-quality stroke, trauma, and pediatric emergency care in line with protocols
• Maintain required competencies and participate in ongoing education and registry requirements
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring peers and contributing to unit practice improvements

Qualifications

• Current Montana Registered Nurse license (required)
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (required)
• PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification (required)
• Trauma Nursing Care Coordinator certification (required)
• Competence in modified primary nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Preferred: 1 year emergency nursing or 1 year critical care experience
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call coverage

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment, diagnosis, and development of evidence-based care plans
• Stroke and trauma competency, including NIH Stroke Scale proficiency
• Pediatric emergency care skills and ENPC familiarity
• Strong emotional intelligence and effective teamwork in high-stress environments
• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and maintain a professional demeanor
• Competence with documentation, safety protocols, and infection control
• Adaptability to varied shifts and the physical demands of bedside nursing

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Flexible scheduling with swap options when life happens
• Comprehensive onboarding and access to specialty training (stroke, trauma, pediatric emergency)
• Paid time for required education and competency maintenance
• A workplace culture that celebrates teamwork and emotional intelligence

Travel Perks: Explore Big Sky, MT

This is a travel contract in Big Sky, Montana, so pack your sense of adventure. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation including hiking and mountain biking in the Gallatin Canyon, fly-fishing and river access on the Gallatin River, and year-round skiing or snowboarding at Big Sky Resort. Yellowstone National Park is within reach for weekend exploration, and nearby Bozeman offers dining, arts, and airport access. Expect plenty of fresh air, wildlife viewing, and postcard-caliber sunsets when you’re off shift.

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