Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op/PACU/Cath Lab/Procedural Recovery

Surgery Partners, Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU RN to provide skilled, compassionate care before and after surgical, procedural and interventional cardiology cases. This role requires thorough assessment, close monitoring, and management of patients undergoing surgery or cardiac/vascular procedures.

You will collaborate with surgeons, interventionalists, anesthesiologists and families to ensure safety from admission to discharge, participate in on-call rotations, weekends and holidays as

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care experience in ICU, ED, PACU or a CVICU/Telemetry unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care before and after surgery and interventional procedures.
• Administer medications, infusions, and blood products per orders.
• Collaborate with surgeons, interventionalists, anesthesiologists and families.
• Participate in on-call rotations, weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Advanced EKG interpretation

Airway management

Blood product safety

Vascular closure devices

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

The Pre-Op/PACU RN provides skilled, compassionate care to patients before and after surgical, procedural (interventional radiology, bronchoscopy), and interventional cardiology cases. This role requires comprehensive assessment skills, close patient monitoring, and specialized management of patients undergoing surgery or cardiac/vascular cath lab procedures. The nurse safely administers medications, infusions, and blood products, adhering to provider orders and safety protocols. The nurse acts as a key liaison between surgeons, interventionalists, anesthesiologists, and the patient's family to ensure safety from admission to discharge. Position requires participation in an on-call rotations, weekend, and/or holiday schedule based on facility needs.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience in ICU, ED, PACU or a Cardiovascular ICU/Telemetry unit

License/Certifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license, required
• BLS, required
• ACLS, required
• PALS, required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Advanced EKG interpretation
• Airway management
• Blood product safety protocols
• Competency with vascular closure devices

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.