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RN Med/Surg Float Pool | PRN Status

Logan Health

Kalispell, MT

Posted Jul 30 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour nights
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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Pay

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About this role

Bring Your Experience. Broaden Your Impact. Earn Premium Pay!

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

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Are you an experienced RN who enjoys variety, adapts quickly, and thrives in different clinical environments?

Bring your skills to Logan Health’s Med/Surg Float Pool and provide high-quality nursing care where your experience valued.

This flexible PRN opportunity allows you to work across Med/Surg and other inpatient units, expand your clinical experience, and collaborate with teams throughout the organization. Float assignments are based on your experience, demonstrated competencies, and certifications.

What this PRN position offers you!

Receive an additional 18% above their base wage, plus applicable

  • shift differentials!

401(k) with generous employer match - same benefit as full-time employees

Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!

This position may also include opportunities to float within PCU, Behavioral Health, Skilled Nursing, select Women’s and Children’s units, or the SANE RN team, depending on qualifications and training.

Qualifications

Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.

Must be adaptable to various inpatient settings, which are determined based on skills, experience, and/or certifications.

Experience, competency, and certifications as required by units qualified to float.

Medical (Acute Care)/Surgical *Plus Float Pool (Medical, Surgical, PCU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Skilled Nursing, specific Women’s and Children’s units, or SANE Team RN

requirements

Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience.

Must cross train and maintain competence in two (2) or more units in addition to maintaining competence to work in all the Medical/Surgical units.

Applicable

certifications

BLS required.

ACLS for PCU and ED required.

TNCC, ENPC, and PALS for ED must be successfully obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

BSN degree preferred. National Certification in Medical, Surgical, or emergency care preferred.

Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific

Duties

Exhibits a commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork, and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions with others.

Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to the RN’s specific job duties, patient care population being served, and safety.

Operates and maintains equipment to departmental standards and exhibits an understanding of the processes for removing a malfunctioning piece of equipment from service.

Maintains age-appropriate nursing standards of care and executes appropriate physician orders.

While executing patient care, exhibits knowledge of and maintains the patient’s right to diversity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient on admission and at regular intervals appropriate for the condition of the patient and/or as ordered by the physician/provider.

Performs administration of medications, treatments, physician/provider specified care, and intravenous therapy to patients, in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Performs reassessment of patient(s) to monitor status, identify changes in vital signs, lab work or status, implement interventions as ordered or defined, and to evaluate patient responses to treatment or therapy in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Communicates all appropriate and critical changes in the patient’s condition, status and findings to the appropriate physician/provider in a timely manner or as defined by policies and procedures and/or physician/provider orders. Communication between members of the healthcare team is conducted using SBAR format.

Documents all clinical findings and required regulatory mandates in the chart in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures or as defined by regulatory requirements.

Completes and demonstrates competency/currency in required yearly unit competencies and educational requirements. Competencies may be required in assigned facilities annually. Complies with and maintains regulatory compliance requirements as defined for the nursing care on the unit/facility and according to organizational standards.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

PRN, 12-hour shifts. Must be willing to work night shifts as shifts could include days or nights.

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

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

Reference checks

Drug Screening

Health and Immunizations Screening

Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

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Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience. Must cross train and maintain competence in two (2) or more units in addition to maintaining competence to work in al· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
  • Must be adaptable to various inpatient settings, which are determined based on skills, experience, and/or certifications.
  • Experience, competency, and certifications as required by units qualified to float.
  • Medical (Acute Care)/Surgical *Plus Float Pool (Medical, Surgical, PCU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Skilled Nursing, specific Women’s and Children’s units, or SANE Team RN requirements:
  • Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience.
  • Must cross train and maintain competence in two (2) or more units in addition to maintaining competence to work in all the Medical/Surgical units.

Place

City
Kalispell, MT
State price level
5% below the national average

Montana index 94.6, where 100 is the national average.

Kalispell sits in Montana's Flathead Valley as the gateway to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake. This outdoorsy mountain town offers a slower pace with historic downtown charm and easy access to hiking, skiing, and lake recreation—appealing for nurses seeking a lifestyle rooted in nature.

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