PACU Charge Nurse | Clinical Leader

Kingfisher Recruiting; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Education & leadership development

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is partnering with a premier Montana hospital in Great Falls to recruit a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This leadership role oversees patient flow from pre-op through phase II recovery and directs daily staffing, ensuring safety and adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

The PACU team benefits from strong nurse-to-patient ratios, mentorship from the PACU Supervisor, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaboration-focused

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active Montana RN license or comp act/endorsement
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CPAN/ASPAN certifications highly desired
• Minimum 2+ years PACU nursing experience
• Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU areas
• Plan, assign, and optimize staffing and surgical schedules
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards and CPAN/ASPAN guidelines
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia providers and allied staff
• Provide mentorship and clinical direction to Pre-Op/PACU team

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is partnering with a premier Montana hospital in Great Falls to recruit a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This leadership role oversees patient flow from pre-op through phase II recovery and directs daily staffing, ensuring safety and adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

The PACU team benefits from strong nurse-to-patient ratios, mentorship from the PACU Supervisor, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaboration-focused