PACU RN – Hospital Post-Anesthesia Care, Full-Time

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, Montana. The ideal candidate will contribute to a surgical services team with emphasis on nurse-to-patient ratios, supportive administration, and teamwork.

The position involves 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM varied shifts and a shared call rotation. Comprehensive benefits and a strong hospital culture are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active, unrestricted RN license in Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, admit, and optimize patients for elective/outpatient procedures using pre-op checklists and safety protocols.
• Monitor and stabilize patients waking from anesthesia; manage airway/ventilation and hemodynamics.
• Care for high-acuity post-op patients with chest tubes, lines, and short-term ventilator support.
• Surveil wounds, drains, incisions, and dressings to detect post-op complications.
• Titrate IV medications for pain control and PANV; manage hypothermia and shivering.

Skills

Critical care experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

IV insertion/management

Electronic health records

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, Montana. The ideal candidate will contribute to a surgical services team with emphasis on nurse-to-patient ratios, supportive administration, and teamwork.

The position involves 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM varied shifts and a shared call rotation. Comprehensive benefits and a strong hospital culture are highlighted in the posting.