PACU RN – Perioperative Care with Excellent Benefits

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust retirement with employer match

Fully covered medical malpractice

Generous PTO

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, MT. This full-time, on-site position supports perioperative care with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a collaborative care culture.

The role involves Pre-Op, Phase I recovery, post-op monitoring, line management, and discharge planning. Certification requirements include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with 2–4 years in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active Montana RN license or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required on hire.
• 2–4 years of recent professional hospital experience in acute Med/Surg or Critical Care.
• CCU/ICU familiarity is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative preparation and safety checks for elective procedures.
• Phase I recovery monitoring and airway management as needed.
• Care for post-op patients with chest tubes, lines, and ventilator support.
• Wound and drain management with infection prevention.
• Titrate IV medications for pain and PANV control.
• Observation unit care for ED- or post-surgical admissions.
• Coordinate care with providers, anesthesia, and nurses leadership.
• Plan discharge or transfer with Aldrete scoring and hand-off procedures.

Skills

IV management

Airway management

Asepsis

Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, MT. This full-time, on-site position supports perioperative care with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and a collaborative care culture.

The role involves Pre-Op, Phase I recovery, post-op monitoring, line management, and discharge planning. Certification requirements include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with 2–4 years in acute care preferred.