Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU – Days

Software Placement Group, SPG; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Fully covered malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a full-time, on-site role in Great Falls, Montana. You will provide specialized nursing care on a stepdown unit with strong nurse-to-patient ratios and solid administrative backing.

Experience in ICU/PCU, telemetry, and complex post-operative care is essential. BLS/ACLS/PALS required or obtained within 6 months. Montana RN licensure or compact eligibility is needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Montana RN license (or immediate endorsement).
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Post-graduate clinical practice on an advanced Medical/Surgical unit with ICU/PCU experience.
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation; familiarity with clinical nursing principles.
• Proficient with standard office/computer software and hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, direct nursing care to stable or predictably unstable patients on a stepdown unit.
• Manage diverse patient population including pre/post-PCI care and various surgical cases.
• Monitor for deterioration and implement timely interventions.
• Operate arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, NG tubes, bladder irrigation, IV pumps, and short-term ventilation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from admission to discharge planning.
• Precept and support staff including LPNs and CNAs on the floor.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Montana RN licensure

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Critical Care/PCU experience

EMR / Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Location: Great Falls, Montana | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site, Days

Overview

A prominent regional healthcare system is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to join a specialized clinical team within its inpatient services division. This role offers a supportive clinical environment with strong nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a culture of teamwork and compassion, located in a scenic Montana community known for its quality of life and outdoor recreation.

What you'll do

• Provide specialized, direct nursing care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on an advanced medical/surgical and stepdown unit.
• Manage a broad and diverse patient population, including pre/post-PCI care, pacemaker placements, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, sepsis, and a wide scope of complex surgical cases.
• Utilize skilled assessment and intervention tools to closely monitor for, recognize, and stabilize potentially deteriorating clinical conditions.
• Operate and manage advanced medical equipment, including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple titration IV pumps, and short-term ventilatory support.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams from admission through comprehensive discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical leader on the floor, assisting with precepting new staff and providing directional support to LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary teams.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required, or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Proven post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit combined with recent Critical Care (ICU) or Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown) nursing experience.
• Proficiency in basic cardiac telemetry, EKG interpretation, advanced nursing principles, and standard office/computer software.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• EPNC and TNCC certifications highly preferred.
• Dedicated pediatric nursing experience highly desired.

Compensation and benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Robust retirement savings plan with a generous employer matching contribution.
• Fully covered medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allocation to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefits and compensation structure are offered for full-time positions; eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part-time arrangements.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Why this role

This position offers strong nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a supportive team culture, set in a Montana community known for its quality of life and outdoor recreation.