PACU Charge Nurse | Perioperative Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier hospital organization in Great Falls, MT seeks an experienced Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This full-time, on-site leadership role offers opportunities to oversee patient flow, staffing, and compliance with CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

Qualifications include ADN required with BSN preferred, MT RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2+ years PACU experience. Prior leadership experience is a plus. Competitive benefits and varied shifts available.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility.
• Core certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; CPAN/ASPAN certifications highly desired.
• Minimum 2+ years of PACU nursing experience.
• Prior charge nurse or clinical leadership experience preferred; ICU background a plus.
• Knowledge of CPAN guidelines and perioperative practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU.
• Act as primary shift leader; manage staffing, surgical schedule adjustments, and operational problem-solving.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards and CPAN/ASPAN documentation.
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and allied health staff.
• Provide clinical direction and mentorship to Pre-Op/PACU team.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Premier hospital organization in Great Falls, MT seeks an experienced Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This full-time, on-site leadership role offers opportunities to oversee patient flow, staffing, and compliance with CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

Qualifications include ADN required with BSN preferred, MT RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2+ years PACU experience. Prior leadership experience is a plus. Competitive benefits and varied shifts available.