Registered Nurse (RN) - Post-Surgical

Community Medical Center; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential: $5/hour

Weekend differential: $3.50/hour

Charge RN pay if eligible

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking aPost-Surgical RN to join an extended-stay unit caring for patients recovering from orthopedic and other procedures. You will collaborate with experienced nurses, surgeons, and therapists to promote mobility, manage pain, and ensure safe, effective recoveries.

Schedule is days, 7:00–19:00, 3x12-hour shifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation per union contract.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• 1+ year acute care nursing; 2-3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to post-surgical patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge plans.
• Advocate for patients and maintain a culture of safety and excellence.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Type: Full-time | Day

Schedule: Days (0700-1900), 3x12, Every 3rd Weekend Rotation and Holiday Rotation Per Union Contract

Your Experience Matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Post-Surgical RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join Community Medical Center's Post Surgical team, an extended stay unit, where you'll care for patients recovering from orthopedic and other procedures in a supportive and collaborative environment. Work alongside experienced nurses, surgeons, and therapists to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve successful recoveries while building valuable post-operative nursing skills.

How You'll Contribute

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to patients with diverse post-surgical needs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge plans.
• Advocate for patients while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and excellence in care.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Eligible Differentials: $5/hour night shift, $3.50/hour weekend, Charge RN and certification pay if eligible.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
• Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 1 year of hire required
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year acute care nursing; 2-3 years of acute care nursing preferred

Hiring Manager and contact information: Tiffany Williams, [e-mail]

More About Community Medical Center

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.