PACU RN — Post-Anesthesia Care & Collaborative Leader (Full-Time)

Red Seal Recruiting; 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

Retirement plan with employer match

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Registered Nurse (RN) - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a hospital in Great Falls, Montana. On-site, full-time with varied shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM and a shared call rotation.

The role emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative support, and a teamwork-driven culture in perioperative care. Requires MT RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2–4 years in acute care; BSN preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in Montana.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of hospital nursing experience, acute care preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required on hire.
• BSN preferred; strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative preparation: assess, admit, and optimize patients for elective procedures.
• Phase I Recovery: monitor and stabilize patients waking from anesthesia; airway management.
• Observe units care: manage chest tubes, lines, IVs, and short-term ventilator support as needed.
• Discharge planning: coordinate with teams for safe home clearance and hand-offs.
• Collaborate with Providers, Anesthesia, and Nurse Managers to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Nursing principles

Asepsis

IV management

Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a hospital in Great Falls, Montana. On-site, full-time with varied shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM and a shared call rotation.

The role emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative support, and a teamwork-driven culture in perioperative care. Requires MT RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and 2–4 years in acute care; BSN preferred for advancement.