PACU RN: Lead Post-Op Care in Hospital Team

Confident Search Consultants; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully covered medical malpractice

Generous PTO

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Hospital PACU RN for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, MT. The NICU? No – PACU scope includes post-anesthesia care, pre-op optimization, and discharge planning within a hospital setting.

The position requires MT RN licensure, ADN (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2–4 years in acute care. Offers strong nurse-to-patient ratios, comprehensive benefits, and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in Montana or eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required on hire.
• 2–4 years of recent hospital experience in acute med/surg or critical care.
• CCU/ICU exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative assessment, admission, and optimization for elective surgeries.
• Phase I recovery monitoring and patient stabilization post-anesthesia.
• Care for patients with chest tubes, central/arterial lines, and short-term ventilation.
• Wound, drain, and line management with vigilance for post-op complications.
• Titrate IV medications for pain, PANV, and hypothermia control.
• Care for observation patients admitted from ED or post-surgery status.
• Coordinate care plans with providers, anesthesia, and nursing leadership.
• Discharge planning and detailed hand-offs to inpatient units.

Skills

ICU experience

IV insertion

Patient assessment

Asepsis principles

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer/office literacy

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Hospital PACU RN for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, MT. The NICU? No – PACU scope includes post-anesthesia care, pre-op optimization, and discharge planning within a hospital setting.

The position requires MT RN licensure, ADN (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2–4 years in acute care. Offers strong nurse-to-patient ratios, comprehensive benefits, and support for professional development.