PACU Charge Nurse Leader - Perioperative Care

Confident Search Consultants; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Education and leadership development

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Great Falls, MT. You will lead the PACU, coordinate patient flow from Pre-Operative to recovery, and optimize daily operations with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You should have 2+ years in PACU, MT RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certs, and leadership experience. BSN is preferred; CPAN/ASPAN is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN licensure in MT required.
• 2+ years PACU nursing experience; leadership role preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CPAN/ASPAN desirable.
• CPAN guidelines knowledge and perioperative practice emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily patient flow across Pre-Operative and PACU areas.
• Plan, assign, and adjust staffing to meet surgical schedules.
• Ensure safety standards and CPAN/ASPAN documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia, and allied staff.
• Provide mentorship and support to Pre-Op/PACU team.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentorship

Clinical collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Great Falls, MT. You will lead the PACU, coordinate patient flow from Pre-Operative to recovery, and optimize daily operations with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

You should have 2+ years in PACU, MT RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certs, and leadership experience. BSN is preferred; CPAN/ASPAN is desirable.