PACU Charge Nurse Leader - Perioperative Care and Mentorship

Key People; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Key People in Great Falls, Montana, seeks a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role leads daily patient flow from Pre-Operative to PACU and acts as the shift leader, coordinating staffing and schedules in a dynamic perioperative setting.

RN licensure in Montana is required with BLS/ACLS/PALS; BSN preferred. CPAN/ASPAN certifications are highly desired. Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios and a collaborative culture await leadership that mentors clinical teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Montana (or eligible for endorsement).
• Minimum 2+ years in PACU nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• CPAN/ASPAN certifications are highly desired.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU.
• Act as primary shift leader; manage staffing and schedules.
• Ensure adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines and safety standards.
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia, and staff.
• Provide clinical direction and mentorship to pre-op/PACU teams.

Skills

Nurse leadership

PACU experience

Staff coordination

CPAN/ASPAN knowledge

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Education

ADN or BSN preferred

Job description

Key People in Great Falls, Montana, seeks a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role leads daily patient flow from Pre-Operative to PACU and acts as the shift leader, coordinating staffing and schedules in a dynamic perioperative setting.

RN licensure in Montana is required with BLS/ACLS/PALS; BSN preferred. CPAN/ASPAN certifications are highly desired. Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios and a collaborative culture await leadership that mentors clinical teams.