Charge Nurse, PACU - Perioperative Leader & Shift Chief

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/ or

Retirement savings with employer match

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Education and leadership development

Job summary

Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a full-time, on-site leadership role in Great Falls, Montana. You will join a perioperative team delivering high-quality patient care with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a culture of teamwork.

You will oversee patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU, lead shifts, assign staff, ensure CPAN/ASPAN-aligned safety and documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the PACU Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN licensure in Montana or compact eligibility.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required; CPAN/ASPAN certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in a PACU setting; charge nurse or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU areas.
• Act as primary shift leader, managing staffing and surgical schedule adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia providers and allied staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Patient flow optimization

Safety & documentation compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Montana RN licensure (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility)

Job description

Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a full-time, on-site leadership role in Great Falls, Montana. You will join a perioperative team delivering high-quality patient care with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a culture of teamwork.

You will oversee patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU, lead shifts, assign staff, ensure CPAN/ASPAN-aligned safety and documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the PACU Supervisor.