Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU - Nights
Great Falls, Montana
Posted Aug 27
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- CVICU · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent State of Montana RN Licensure
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current State of Montana RN Licensure Check your license
- Certification
- BLS, ACLS required.
- Certification
- Complete PALS courses within 6 months of hire and renewal as required.After hire · within 6 months
- Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited RN Degree Nursing Program, required
- Also asks
- Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing including cardiovascular surgery, required.
- Also asks
- Associates or better in Nursing
- Also asks
- Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
Preferred
- Certification
- EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.
- Experience
- 1-2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.
- Experience
- 1 - 2 years: Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred. Preferred: 1 - 2 years: Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.
- Experience
- Impella and/or other cardiac balloon pumps and CRRT experience, preferred
- Also asks
- Pediatric Adv Life Sup Preferred: Pediatric Adv Life Sup
What it pays
- Travel package
- $25,000 on completion
Benefits
- Retention Bonus
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Floating
- Floats to other units
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- GREAT FALLS Clinic Hospital
- Address
- 3010 15TH AVENUE SOUTH, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405
- CMS rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 20
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Original listing
Read full text
Retention Bonus of $25,000.00 available
External candidates only
At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.
Position overview
Provides direct patient care to medical/surgical/cardiovascular patients needing advanced monitoring. Required to operate advanced medical equipment including use of central lines including A-lines, multiple IV’s balloon pumps, Impella pumps, and patients requiring Ventilation Support, or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. As well as care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit.
Has ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning.
Gives direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, Dietary Staff. Receives direction from Providers, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Chief Nursing Officer.
This opportunity comes with a schedule of 3x12's and nights (7pm-7:30am)
Education
- Graduate of an accredited RN Degree Nursing Program, required
Experience
- Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing including cardiovascular surgery, required.
- Impella and/or other cardiac balloon pumps and CRRT experience, preferred
- 1-2 years of Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.
License/
Certifications
- Current State of Montana RN Licensure
- BLS, ACLS required.
- Complete PALS courses within 6 months of hire and renewal as required.
- EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.
Knowledge/skills/abilities
- Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures.
- Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, Invasive lines, cardiac balloon pumps Chest tubes, patients requiring
- Ventilatory Support and those on CRRT.
Notice of pre-employment screening
Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
- Criminal background check
- Drug Screening
- Health and Immunizations Screening
About us
In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.
About great falls
Great Falls lies approximately halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour travel time of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
Equal opportunity employer
Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Experience Required
- Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care Nursing including cardiovascular surgery, required.
Preferred
- 1 - 2 years: Cardiac Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred.
- Impella and/or other cardiac balloon pumps and CRRT experience, preferred
Education
Required
- Associates or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
- Registered Nurse
Preferred
- Pediatric Adv Life Sup
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
What's around it?
Great Falls, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Household income
- $63,373/yr, all local households, not nurse pay