Charge PACU Nurse Leader — Perioperative Operations

Aspire Talent Solutions; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully covered medical malpractice

Generous PTO

Education and leadership development

Job summary

A premier hospital in Great Falls, MT is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will lead the PACU team, oversee patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU, and coordinate staffing and schedules to ensure safe, efficient care.

Active MT RN license, ADN with BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. Prior charge nurse or clinical leadership experience is highly valued; ICU background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active RN license in Montana (or compact/endorsement eligibility).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CPAN/ASPAN certifications highly desired.
• Minimum 2+ years PACU nursing experience.
• Previous Charge Nurse or clinical leadership experience preferred; ICU background a plus.
• Knowledge of CPAN guidelines and perioperative practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the daily patient flow across Pre-Operative and PACU clinical areas.
• Act as the primary shift leader, managing real-time staffing assignments, surgical schedule adjustments, and daily operational problem-solving.
• Ensure all clinical staff adhere to patient safety standards and documentation in line with CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.
• Work in close daily collaboration with the PACU Supervisor and maintain cooperative relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and allied health staff.
• Provide clinical direction, mentorship, and support to the Pre-Op/PACU nursing and support team.

Skills

PACU nursing

Clinical leadership

Staff coordination

CPAN guidelines

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

A premier hospital in Great Falls, MT is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will lead the PACU team, oversee patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU, and coordinate staffing and schedules to ensure safe, efficient care.

Active MT RN license, ADN with BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required. Prior charge nurse or clinical leadership experience is highly valued; ICU background is a plus.