Seeking two OR RNs with a minimum of 2 years experience as RN scrubbing and circulating—we highly desire candidates certified as First Assist (RNFA) or have experience in use of surgical robotics. North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, Montana, needs two experienced OR RN to help us grow our robotics program—where we have the most advanced da Vinci® Si HD ™ system in MONTANA!

Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work one weekend per month and take one night of call per week.

North Valley Hospital is a progressive, 25-bed hospital located west of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful northwestern Montana. A person has a lot of recreational opportunities to compliment the career/life balance they desire, in a community that is well suited for families.

Glacier National Park (http://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm) is just a 30-minute drive, and it’s a 15-minute drive to Whitefish Mountain Resort--a 4-season resort (http://www.skiwhitefish.com). Visit www.explorewhitefish.com to learn more about Whitefish and check out the virtual tour.

North Valley Hospital has received numerous awards and recognition, which includes some of the following:

• North Valley Hospital has received Exceeding Patient Expectations Awards from 2003-2009, as well as Overall Best Performer Award in 2008, from Avatar International Inc., an industry leader in healthcare quality improvement services in exceeding patient expectations in Five Star Service.

•North Valley Hospital has also received certification for the high quality service and care provided by its Laboratory, has consistently been recognized for its low infection rate, and has most recently been designated as a Community Trauma Center.

North Valley Hospital is the only Planetree hospital in Montana and features patient-centered care and exceptional customer service to everyone!

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including a positive work environment and organizational culture--and a positive quality of life with endless outdoor recreation as only Northwest Montana can offer.

We invite—and encourage—you to visit our Website at www.nvhosp.org to learn more about our: Award-winning Organization, Planetree Affiliation, State-of-the-Art Facility, Physicians, and Services and Community.

Requirements Requirements: Current Montana RN license, or ability to obtain, with 2 years experience as an RN with scrubbing and circulating experience. Highly desired: First Assist certification (RNFA) and Robotics experience, and ACLS.

TO OBTAIN YOUR MONTANA RN LICENSE: Contact the Montana Board of Nursing at www.nurse.mt.gov; (406) 841-2345. Montana also belongs to the NURSYS data base for license verification, for more information visit: www.nursys.com or call 1-866-819-1700.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this position, you must follow the two steps detailed below:

1. Print and thoroughly complete a North Valley Hospital application form; available at http://www.nvhosp.org. Click on Careers & Volunteers button to locate Employment Application. Note, you may include your resume with the required thoroughly completed application form.

2. Fax OR Mail the North Valley Hospital application to:

FAX: 406-863-3633

MAIL: RECRUITER, NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL, 1600 HOSPITAL WAY, WHITEFISH, MT 59937

These positions close Friday, July 9, 2010--closing extended to 8/13/10

North Valley Hospital performs background checks and employment verifications. EOE

(There are 2 openings available for this listing.)