Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Days (Great Falls, MT)

KARIER; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Shift differentials

Job summary

KARIER is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, on-site role in Montana. This position emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, strong teamwork, and supportive administration in a dynamic hospital setting.

The RN will provide direct care for stable and select unstable patients, coordinate care across disciplines, and serve as a clinical leader on the floor while precepting newer staff. A BSN is preferred but ADN acceptable with license active.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active Montana RN license (or compact eligibility).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (or obtained within 6 months).
• Recent PCU/ICU or progressive care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to PCU patients on an advanced medical/surgical unit.
• Manage diverse patient populations including post-procedure and complex cases.
• Monitor patients and respond to deterioration with rapid interventions.
• Operate advanced medical equipment and titration IV pumps.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from admission to discharge.
• Support floor leadership and mentor LPNs/CNAs.

Skills

PCU Nursing

Telemetry

EKG Interpretation

Care Coordination

Precepting

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Shift: Days

Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown

We have partnered closely with a prominent regional healthcare system to secure a full-time, dedicated nursing professional for their inpatient services division. We are currently seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a specialized clinical team. This position is ideal for an RN looking for a supportive clinical environment that emphasizes excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, robust administrative backing, and a strong culture of teamwork and compassion.

Tucked into a scenic Montana community known for an exceptional quality of life and outdoor recreation, this role provides an ideal balance of professional clinical development and personal lifestyle stability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Montana (or immediate compact/endorsement eligibility).
• Certifications: Core certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire). EPNC and TNCC certifications are highly preferred.
• Required Experience: Proven post-graduate clinical practice in an advanced Medical/Surgical unit combined with recent Critical Care (ICU) or Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown) nursing experience.
• Preferred Experience: Dedicated pediatric nursing experience is highly desired.

Core Skills

• Proficiency in basic cardiac telemetry, EKG interpretation, advanced nursing principles, and standard office/computer software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple PPO and HDHP plan options.
• Dental coverage with Base and Buy-Up plan options, plus voluntary vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and whole life coverage.
• Legal and identity theft protection plan.
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot.
• Wellness program opportunities.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following the date of hire for full-time employees.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution.
• Medical malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
• Competitive base compensation plus applicable shift differentials, including night differential.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and health/immunization verification.

Employment Status

Note on Employment Status: The comprehensive benefits package and compensation structure detailed above are explicitly offered for full‑time positions. Eligible benefits may vary or be prorated for part‑time arrangements.