PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

LRSolutions, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, MT for full-time, on-site duties. You will support adult patients in the PACU, manage airway and vitals post-anesthesia, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, timely recoveries.

The role emphasizes strong nurse-to-patient ratios, supportive leadership, and a culture of teamwork. Montana RN license and core life-support certifications are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in Montana or eligibility for endorsement.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required upon hire.
• Minimum 2–4 years of recent hospital experience in acute Med/Surg or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessment and optimization for elective procedures.
• Monitor and stabilize patients in Phase I Recovery post-anesthesia.
• Care for high-acuity post-op patients with chest tubes, central/arterial lines, short-term ventilation.
• Manage wounds/drains and monitor pain, PANV, and patient warming.
• Coordinate with Providers, Anesthesia, and nursing staff; support junior teammates.
• Plan discharge/hand-off using standardized criteria and scoring.

Skills

IV Insertion

Patient Monitoring

Critical Care

Asepsis

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EHR (EPIC)

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, MT for full-time, on-site duties. You will support adult patients in the PACU, manage airway and vitals post-anesthesia, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, timely recoveries.

The role emphasizes strong nurse-to-patient ratios, supportive leadership, and a culture of teamwork. Montana RN license and core life-support certifications are required upon hire.