PACU Charge Nurse — Perioperative Leader

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO and leadership growth

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc in Great Falls, MT is seeking a qualified Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will lead the perioperative team, oversee patient flow from admission through recovery, and ensure adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

This full-time, on-site role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for leadership development in a hospital setting with strong nurse-to-patient ratios.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement)
• CPAN/ASPAN certifications highly desired
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CPAN/ASPAN preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily patient flow across Pre-Operative and PACU.
• Act as the primary shift leader, managing staffing, surgical schedules, and daily operation adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards and CPAN/ASPAN documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with the PACU Supervisor and surgeons, anesthesia providers, and allied health staff.
• Provide clinical direction and mentorship to the Pre-Op/PACU nursing team.

Skills

Nursing leadership

CPAN guidelines

Asepsis basics

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc in Great Falls, MT is seeking a qualified Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will lead the perioperative team, oversee patient flow from admission through recovery, and ensure adherence to CPAN/ASPAN guidelines.

This full-time, on-site role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for leadership development in a hospital setting with strong nurse-to-patient ratios.