RN - MEDSURG

Providence Health and Services; Bigfork (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health and Services is seeking per diem nurses for its St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

You will provide patient‑centered care, apply your specialized nursing skills, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world‑class health care with compassion. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, MT RN license at hire, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications within 90 days of hire, with at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Montana RN License required upon hire.
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year nursing experience.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Nursing degree

Montana RN License

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS (American Heart Association)

PALS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Description

Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world‑class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Upon hire: Montana Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• 1 year Nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Certification in area of specialty

Why Join Providence?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence has a long‑standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient‑centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not‑for‑profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Eligibility and Legal

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Job Details

Job Schedule: Per‑Diem
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 3502 MEDSURG POLSON
Work Location: St Joseph Medical Ctr Polson
Workplace Type: On‑site
Pay Range: $38.09 - $59.13
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.