The Orthopedics Surgical Center of Montana
Ambulatory · Bozeman, MT
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Pre Op and Recovery pays $50 an hour at this orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, for both full-time and PRN.
Experienced nurses
You work pre-op and PACU recovery in an ortho ambulatory setting where orthopedic experience is preferred but not required.
Experienced nurses
Full-time and PRN roles are open; PRN asks for a minimum of two shifts a month, with the board set by surgery-center needs.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
More about working here
Moving here
The job is in-person at the ambulatory surgery center in Bozeman (59718), so you plan on a real commute into town.
As of 2026Source: indeed.comExperienced nurses
They are expanding the RN pool because patient volume is up, so the work is there if you want the hours.
As of 2026Source: indeed.comExperienced nurses
A year or more of pre- and post-op experience is preferred, which fits if you already have that floor time.
Moving here
Montana is a compact-license state, which simplifies bringing multi-state licensure if you are moving in.
Pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
From $50.00 per hour for Pre Op and Recovery Room Registered Nurse (Full-time and PRN)
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
Schedule dependent on availability and surgery center needs; PRN minimum 2 shifts per month; Full-time and PRN openings
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The city
Living in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman sits in Montana's Gallatin Valley, framed by the Bridger Range to the north and Hyalite Peaks to the south. A college-town energy from Montana State University blends with a historic downtown core of brick storefronts and trailheads just minutes away. It's a four-season outdoor-recreation hub that draws nurses seeking mountain-town living without sacrificing cafés, breweries, and community feel.
Browse roles in Bozeman
- Metro price level · Bozeman area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,717/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $85,747/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would be a Pre Op and Recovery nurse at The Orthopedics Surgical Center of Montana, an ambulatory surgery center in Bozeman. The posted rate is $50 an hour for full-time and PRN.
- Ambulatory · Bozeman
More about The Orthopedics Surgical Center of Montana
Orthopedic experience helps and is preferred, but it is not required; they do prefer at least a year of pre- and post-op work. Your schedule follows the surgery board and your availability. PRN carries a minimum of two shifts a month; full-time is open as well. Work is in person at the Bozeman site (59718), so you need a workable commute. The center is adding RNs because patient demand is up. Bozeman runs a little above the national cost of living, and housing is the line item that makes people pause. Montana is a compact-license state if you are bringing a multi-state license, and the state uses a graduated income tax.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- $50/hour posted for Pre Op and Recovery (full-time and PRN)
- Orthopedic experience preferred but not required
- Full-time and PRN options, with PRN at two shifts a month minimum
- Ambulatory surgery center setting focused on ortho cases
- Expanding RN pool as patient volume grows
- Montana compact-license state
The hard parts
- At least one year of pre- and post-op experience preferred
- Schedule depends on surgery-center needs and your availability
- In-person only; commute to Bozeman required
- Local housing and everyday costs sit above the national average and worry many movers
What to weigh
They prefer at least a year of pre- and post-op experience, so this is not built as a first-job launch pad.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
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- Roles last seen active
- Aug 17, 2026
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- PACU1 open
Pre Op and Recovery (PACU)
Employer seeks Pre Op and Recovery RNs for orthopedic ambulatory surgery center; ortho experience preferred not required; ≥1 year pre/post-op preferred.
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
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Current openings at The Orthopedics Surgical Center of Montana
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FT Pre Op and Recovery Room Registered Nurse
$50/hr
Bozeman, MT
- RN
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