Registered Nurse Jobs in Montana

Registered Nurse jobs in Montana are concentrated in Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls, where systems like Billings Clinic, St. Patrick Hospital, and Benefis Health System anchor the state's hiring demand across medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing. The market runs from new graduate positions to senior charge nurse and travel nurse roles, with particularly steady openings in rural and frontier facilities that serve Montana's dispersed population. Behavioral health and home health nursing have grown alongside the traditional hospital pipeline. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityBillings, MT
Cities hiring16
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification

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Home Care Companion, PCA, HHA, CNA, EMT, LPN, RN
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Home Care Companion, PCA, HHA, CNA, EMT, LPN, RN
Localposh
East Helena, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$24.42 - $29.41/hr
On-Site
EMT Certification

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Clinic/Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse (RN)
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Clinic/Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse (RN)
Yellowstone Plastic Surgery
Billings, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$39 - $41/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Registered Nurse / RN (Outpatient)
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Registered Nurse / RN (Outpatient)
Ma'at Enterprises
Wolf Point, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80 - $100/hr
On-Site
PALS Certification

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Registered Nurse / RN (Outpatient and Emergency Department)
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Registered Nurse / RN (Outpatient and Emergency Department)
Ma'at Enterprises
Lame Deer, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80 - $100/hr
On-Site
PALS Certification

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Registered Nurse Program Coordinator
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Registered Nurse Program Coordinator
Prosperity Training Center
Butte, Montana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Montana

Where Montana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Billings
13 jobs
Kalispell
5 jobs
Helena
2 jobs
Wolf Point
2 jobs
Butte
1 job
Polson
1 job
Bozeman
1 job
Columbus
1 job
Cut Bank
1 job

Registered Nurse Job Market in Montana

A snapshot from current Montana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler18
  • Providence2
  • Ma'at Enterprises2
  • DT-Trak Consulting2
  • Localposh1

What Montana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Montana.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Montana Board of Nursing
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Current NCLEX-RN passage with valid licensure in good standing
  • Basic Life Support certification required before starting clinical work
  • Minimum one year of acute care or clinical experience for most staff positions
  • Strong electronic health record proficiency, commonly Epic or Cerner systems

Registered Nurse Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in Montana?

You become a registered nurse in Montana by completing an accredited nursing program, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Montana Board of Nursing. Montana participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already licensed in another compact state can practice in Montana without obtaining a separate state license.

How much do registered nurses make in Montana?

Registered nurses in Montana earn a median of about $85,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,120 for the lowest 10% to over $113,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Montana?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Montana right now include American Traveler, Providence, and Ma'at Enterprises, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Montana's largest health systems, including regional medical centers and critical access hospitals spread across the state, consistently represent the bulk of open positions throughout the year.

Which Montana cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Billings, Kalispell, and Helena have the most registered nurse openings in Montana. Billings leads as the state's largest city and home to its most prominent regional medical center, while Missoula and Great Falls support significant hospital and clinic infrastructure that generates consistent demand well beyond their population size.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Montana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of registered nurse openings tied to Montana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most nursing roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth work are telephone triage nursing, care management, utilization review, and certain behavioral health case management roles.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Montana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program offered by Montana's larger health systems such as Billings Clinic and Benefis Health System, which are designed specifically for nurses without clinical work history. Applying to medical-surgical or long-term care units at critical access hospitals across rural Montana is also a concrete option, as these facilities often hire new graduates that larger urban hospitals pass over. A Montana Board of Nursing license in hand before you apply, combined with any nursing assistant or patient care technician experience, meaningfully strengthens your application.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Montana?

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Montana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.

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