PACU RN - Surgical Recovery in Montana

Top Dog Recruiting; 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

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, Montana. This full-time, on-site role focuses on postoperative care for patients recovering from anesthesia, with emphasis on airway management, pain control, and rapid, safe recovery planning.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Montana (or eligibility for immediate compact endorsement), 2–4 years of hospital experience in acute care, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• Active Montana RN license or compact eligibility.
• 2–4 years hospital experience in acute Med/Surg or Critical Care.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required on hire.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit patients for elective/outpatient surgery, ensuring pre-op safety checks.
• Monitor patients waking from anesthesia; manage airway and ventilation as needed.
• Care for post-op patients with chest tubes, lines, and short-term ventilation support.
• Surveillance of wounds, drains, dressings and post-op complications.
• Titrate IV medications for post-operative pain and PANV management.
• Coordinate discharge planning and handoffs to inpatient units.

Skills

Patient care

IV insertion

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Great Falls, Montana. This full-time, on-site role focuses on postoperative care for patients recovering from anesthesia, with emphasis on airway management, pain control, and rapid, safe recovery planning.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Montana (or eligibility for immediate compact endorsement), 2–4 years of hospital experience in acute care, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.