PACU Charge Nurse: Perioperative Leadership

Management Performance Associates; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Education and leadership development

Job summary

Management Performance Associates partners with a premier Montana hospital to recruit a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Great Falls. The role leads daily patient flow, staffing decisions, and clinical operations within a high-quality perioperative team.

The ideal candidate has PACU leadership experience, Montana RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Active Montana RN license required or eligibility for endorsement.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required; CPAN/ASPAN desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow across Pre-Op and PACU.
• Act as primary shift leader with staffing and schedule management.
• Ensure adherence to CPAN/ASPAN documentation and safety standards.
• Collaborate with PACU Supervisor, surgeons, anesthesia providers and allied staff.
• Mentor and support Pre-Op/PACU nursing and support teams.

Skills

RN licensure Montana

Leadership and mentorship

PACU nursing experience

CPAN/ASPAN knowledge

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Montana RN licensure

CPAN/ASPN certification desired

Tools

None

Job description

Management Performance Associates partners with a premier Montana hospital to recruit a full-time Charge Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Great Falls. The role leads daily patient flow, staffing decisions, and clinical operations within a high-quality perioperative team.

The ideal candidate has PACU leadership experience, Montana RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with BSN preferred.