Registered Nurse Resource Pool

Intermountain Health; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,858 - 77,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float differential

Opportunities for skill advancement

Cross-training into specialty units

Job summary

Intermountain Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Resource Pool at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. This role offers the opportunity for RNs to float between units, providing exceptional patient care in a flexible environment.

The RN will support care across varying shifts and receive a float differential. Candidates should hold a valid RN license and be willing to adapt to different patient populations.

Competitive hourly rates between $38.37 and $56.17, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Montana with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Willingness to float across multiple units and provide compassionate care.
• Strong BLS certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and evidence-based nursing care across inpatient units.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and monitor patient outcomes.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process through technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence‑based practice, and coordination of care with the health team.

About the St. Vincent Resource Pool RN Role

The Resource Pool (Float Pool) is ideal for RNs who enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care across multiple units within a trusted community hospital. As a Resource Pool RN, you will maintain safe staffing and high‑quality care by floating to areas of greatest need. You will support coverage across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring continuity of care. You will receive a 10% float differential for your flexibility and skill, and will initially start in the Medical‑Surgical Resource Pool with opportunities for cross‑training into specialty departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based nursing care across inpatient units
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Adapt quickly to different units, patient populations, and acuity levels
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, care managers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Continuously monitor, document, and evaluate patient progress and outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
• Educate patients and families to promote recovery, understanding, and safe transitions of care
• Uphold professional, ethical, and organizational standards of nursing practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of start
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Willingness and ability to float across multiple units at St. Vincent Hospital
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree verified)
• Strong adaptability, critical‑thinking, and communication skills
• Experience in Medical‑Surgical nursing and/or multiple clinical areas
• Interest in professional development and cross‑training into specialty units

Compensation & Schedule

Full‑time Resource Pool positions available. Full coverage includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Opportunity for skill advancement and specialty cross‑training over time.

Hourly rate: $38.37 - $56.17 (dependent upon experience). Note: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Location

Billings, Montana

Physical Requirements

• Require ability to see, read, and assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment
• Require frequent verbal communication, hearing, and listening in emergency situations
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex equipment, computer use, and typing for documentation
• Expected to lift, transfer, and carry supplies, with weights up to heavy items
• Requires walking, assisting with patient ambulation, and transporting supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment
• May be required to stand for extended periods

EEO Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.