PCU RN (Progressive Care) – Day Shift, Great Falls, MT

United Future; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matching retirement plan

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, Montana. The PCU nurse will provide specialized care on a stepdown unit, support pre/post procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This position offers excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, strong administrative backing, and a community with high quality of life. Licensure in Montana with BLS/ACLS/PALS is expected; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active Montana RN license or compact/endorsement eligibility.
• Core certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP/EPNC/TNCC preferred.
• Post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit with recent Critical Care or PCU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to hemodynamically stable or unstable patients on a PCU/stepdown unit.
• Manage a diverse patient population, including post-procedure care and complex surgical cases.
• Monitor, recognize, and stabilize deteriorating clinical conditions using telemetry and leads.
• Operate advanced medical equipment (arterial lines, chest tubes, IV pumps, short-term ventilation).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from admission to discharge planning.
• Lead floor activities, precept new staff, and support LPNs and CNAs.

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

EKG interpretation

Advanced nursing principles

Office software

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

United Future is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, Montana. The PCU nurse will provide specialized care on a stepdown unit, support pre/post procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This position offers excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, strong administrative backing, and a community with high quality of life. Licensure in Montana with BLS/ACLS/PALS is expected; BSN preferred.