Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

TLC Nursing; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional travel nursing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to specialize in the operating room in Havre, Montana. The role involves collaborating with surgical teams for patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Candidates must possess a current RN license and demonstrate expertise in infection control and surgical instrumentation. Competitive weekly pay with housing assistance and a strong support network are offered.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

25,000 USD life insurance on day one

401(k) with matching contribution

Paid time off (PTO)

Access to Aflac for additional coverage

Fully furnished housing with utilities or a housing stipend

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse specializing in OR with expertise in surgical processes.
• Experience in maintaining patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Ability to assist complex surgical teams and mentor less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile field and assist with instrumentation.
• Ensure patient safety and monitor patient status during procedures.
• Coordinate with surgical teams for efficient case flow.

Skills

Patient safety management

Infection control

Surgical instrumentation

Monitoring patient status

Education

Current RN license

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Step into the operating room as a Registered Nurse specializing in the OR, and seize a remarkable opportunity in Havre, Montana. In this role you’ll support complex surgical teams, safeguard patient safety, and deliver high‑quality care from pre‑op through post‑op recovery. Your impact will be felt with every case, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and peri‑operative staff, while growing your expertise in a facility that values excellence.

Location

Havre offers clean air, wide‑open skies, and a pace that respects work‑life balance. The region’s natural wonders—state parks, winter sports, prairie sunsets—provide a tranquil backdrop for work and leisure. The assignment may include travel to other U.S. locations while maintaining Havre as your base.

Responsibilities

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the sterile field and assisting with instrumentation
• Maintaining strict infection control and coordinating with surgical teams for efficient case flow
• Ensuring patient safety throughout all phases of the procedure, monitoring patient status, and managing equipment needs
• Verifying sterilization and supply levels, and contributing to post‑anesthesia care planning
• Pursuing ongoing specialty development and mentoring less experienced staff

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive weekly pay ranging from $2,654 to $2,906, guaranteed 40 hours per week, with a potential for extension based on performance. Base start date is around 12/31/2025, and the contract duration is measured in weeks with flexibility. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation and ensure you can settle in comfortably.

Other benefits include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 25,000 USD life insurance on day one
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Access to Aflac for additional coverage
• Fully furnished housing with utilities or a housing stipend

Support Network

A dedicated 24/7 support team is available to assist with new facility processes, staffing needs, and clinical questions, ensuring you never navigate the shifting sands of travel nursing alone.

Professional Development

Our agency focuses on mentorship, structured learning opportunities, and clear advancement paths, allowing you to expand your peri‑operative expertise, assume increasing responsibilities, and build a lasting career.

Application

Apply now to begin a journey that blends clinical excellence with personal growth in Havre, Montana, and beyond.

TLC Nursing is a nurse‑owned and operated travel nursing agency that values diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit the discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.