RN PostAnesthesia Care Unit PACU 95k105k

Kace Premier Medical Talent; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer-paid malpractice coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kace Premier Medical Talent is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse in Great Falls, MT. This full-time role focuses on immediate post-anesthesia recovery in a collaborative perioperative environment with emphasis on safety, quality, and compassionate care.

The position includes shared call rotation and opportunities to work with a diverse surgical population in a modern hospital setting. Requires ADN with MT RN license and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; 2–4 years acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Active Montana RN license (or eligibility).
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum 2–4 years of recent acute care hospital experience.
• Strong IV therapy and critical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for elective and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Monitor airway, neurological status, hemodynamics, and pain management following surgery.
• Care for patients with advanced monitoring equipment, including chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators.
• Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and recovery protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing leadership.
• Assist with observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department and surgical services.
• Complete discharge education and safely transition patients to inpatient units or home.

Skills

IV therapy

Critical assessment

Acute care

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Setting: Hospital-Based PACU / Perioperative Services

Location: Great Falls, Montana

Position Summary

A regional healthcare leader is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join its perioperative services team. This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys caring for patients during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery period while working in a collaborative surgical environment focused on safety, quality, and compassionate care.

The position includes a shared call rotation and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse surgical population in a modern hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for elective and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Monitor airway, neurological status, hemodynamics, and pain management following surgery.
• Care for patients with advanced monitoring equipment, including chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators.
• Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and recovery protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing leadership.
• Assist with observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department and surgical services.
• Complete discharge education and safely transition patients to inpatient units or home.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred)
• Active Montana RN license (or eligibility)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2–4 years of recent acute care hospital experience
• Strong IV therapy and critical assessment skills

Preferred

• Critical Care or ICU experience
• Previous PACU experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $95,000–$105,000 annually
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios
• Shared call rotation with supportive perioperative leadership

Compensation: $95,000-$105,000 per year