RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Summer Seasonal Assignment
Job Description
This is Big Sky Country for a reason—summer here doesn’t feel small. Longer days, rising tourism, outdoor recreation, and a seasonal influx of visitors all contribute to a significant increase in our patient care volume throughout Northwest Montana. We are seeking experienced Progressice Care nurses to join us for a 13-week seasonal assignment and help care for our community when demand is at its highest.
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.
At Logan Health, seasonal RNs are not viewed as temporary help—they are fully integrated members of the Progressive Care Unit team. From day one, you will work alongside experienced nurses, providers, therapists, case managers, and support staff to deliver exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, renal, and medical conditions requiring advanced monitoring and specialized nursing interventions.
Why consider this position?
This is a unique chance to elevate your nursing career with a full-time commitment for 13 weeks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Seasonal RN in our PCU, you'll work with high-acuity patients, tackling complex conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and respiratory issues.
You’ll also play a critical role in post-operative cardiac care, handling heart catheterizations, pacemakers, and more, while gaining experience in advanced respiratory and kidney disease care. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of prior experience working in a unit that provides care for patients with similar needs.
About our area:
We are located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park, and just a short drive to two ski resorts and Flathead Lake. Our area offers unparalleled outdoor recreation and stunning mountain views. Experience the outdoor lifestyle only Northwest Montana can offer!
Seasonal Position Details:
Seasonal Assignment Details
13-week seasonal assignment
36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts)
15% seasonal premium pay
$1,000 bonus after 30 days
$1,000 bonus after 60 days
$2,000 completion bonus
What We're Looking For
Current Montana RN license or compact license eligibility
2+ years of Critical Care experience
NIHSS certification preferred
Strong critical thinking, communication, and prioritization skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
🌿 Seasonal Nursing in Northwest Montana – Where Your Work and Your Time Off Both Matter
As a seasonal nurse here, you’re not just filling a staffing need—you’re stepping into a community that experiences significant seasonal growth driven by tourism, recreation, and regional demand. The work is fast-paced, meaningful, and deeply appreciated.
Just as importantly, your time off becomes part of the experience itself.
Each assignment aligns with Montana’s natural rhythm—from peak summer energy to the quiet beauty of late fall.
🍂 July 13 – October 10 | Summer Into Early Fall Transition
This assignment bridges peak tourism and Montana’s most balanced season.
When you’re off shift, you may find yourself:
Signature events like Under the Big Sky Festival, featuring nationally known music, rodeo, and community celebration
Weekly outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and street festivals in Whitefish, Kalispell, and Bigfork
Continuing summer festivals and early fall events across the valley
Exploring Missoula’s late-summer cultural calendar, live music, and university energy
Enjoying less-crowded access to Glacier National Park and surrounding trail systems
Watching the first hints of fall settle into the mountains during cooler evenings
Spending time in local breweries, farmers markets, and community gatherings across the valley towns
🎨 July 27 – October 24 | Peak Fall Color & Mountain Lifestyle
This is one of the most visually striking seasons in Montana.
Time away from work may look like:
Golden larch season and peak fall color across the Flathead Valley and Glacier region
Quiet, crisp hikes in Glacier National Park with noticeably fewer crowds
Football season, concerts, and fall events in Missoula, including university-driven community life
Cozy evenings in Whitefish and Kalispell with cafés, breweries, and live acoustic music
Scenic drives that feel slower, quieter, and more reflective than summer
🎃 August 10 – November 7 | Deep Fall in the Rockies
This is the “local season”—when Montana slows down and feels more like home than destination.
Off the clock, you’ll have the chance to experience:
Harvest festivals, craft fairs, and seasonal community events throughout the valley
Missoula’s fall arts season, including theater, live music, and cultural programming
Early snowfall dusting higher elevations near Glacier National Park
Small-town evenings in places like Bigfork and Whitefish
A quieter pace across trails, roads, and outdoor spaces
❄️ August 24 – November 21 | Late Fall Transition Into Early Winter
This final stretch offers a rare opportunity to experience Montana’s seasonal shift in real time.
When you’re not caring for patients, you might be:
Watching the first snowfall settle into the surrounding mountains and Glacier National Park
Exploring holiday markets and seasonal community events beginning to appear in local towns
Enjoying Missoula’s indoor concert, theater, and arts season
Taking quiet walks on uncrowded trails and scenic drives through the valley
Experiencing a strong sense of local community as the pace slows and winter approaches
💙 Why Nurses Choose Seasonal Work Here
This is more than a seasonal nursing opportunity—it's a chance to strengthen your clinical skills in a dynamic Progressive Care Unit while making a meaningful impact on patients with complex cardiac and medical needs. Combine professional growth with the adventure of living in Northwest Montana, where world-class hiking, skiing, fishing, and breathtaking scenery are just outside your door.
Apply Today
Seasonal Progressive Care Unit positions are limited and fill quickly. We encourage interested nurses to apply early.
Qualifications:
Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. BSN degree preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred. Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
RQI Provider (BLS) required within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever occurs first.
NIHSS must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
Job Specific Duties:
Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).
Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by: remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.
Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation. Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
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: 13 week assignment, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts
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.
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.