RN - Pre/Post/PACU - Surgical Services

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Robust Benefits Package

Job summary

Livingston HealthCare in Livingston, MT is seeking an energetic Perioperative RN to join our preop/PACU team, delivering patient-centered perioperative care and acting as advocate for surgical patients. You will cover Preop/PACU call, work 30-40 hours weekly on 10-hour shifts, Mon–Fri, with 0.75–1.0 FTE.

Compensation includes $42.66/hr DOE plus a $3.00/hr OR differential, a robust benefits package, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license (or Multistate Compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required within stated timelines.
• Proven perioperative nursing experience preferred (Preop/PACU).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Cover Preop/PACU RN call with arrival within 30 minutes.
• Act as patient advocate for surgical and procedural patients.
• Evaluate patients and communicate pertinent information to surgeon or CRNA.
• Initiate and maintain IVs and perioperative plans of care.
• Collaborate with radiology, lab, Med-Surg, ICU, and other teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Montana RN license / Multistate Compact

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 3 months of hire

PALS certification within 3 months of hire

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

RN - Pre/Post/PACU - Surgical Services ($15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus)

We are looking for an energetic, creative, and excited Perioperative RN to join our pre-op/ PACU team! We are a dynamic, tight-knit group who enjoy evidence based, patient centric perioperative care. We love what we do and fully support each other in the exceptional care we provide our patients.

Schedule:

• 0.75-1.0FTE (30-40 Hours)
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Mon-Fri

Compensation:

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• $3.00/hr OR Differential
• Robust Benefits Package
• Sign-On Bonus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cover Preop/PACU RN call as noted above with an arrival time of 30 minutes or less from the call-in.
• Act as patient advocate for surgical and procedural patients.
• Evaluates patients and appropriately communicates pertinent information to surgeon or CRNA.
• Initiates and maintains IVs as ordered.
• Develop and individualized perioperative plan of care for each patient, and implementing this plan by:

• protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous sources;
• administering medications safe and correctly;
• facilitating optimal surgical outcome for the patient through peri-operative care providing constant, careful observation and evaluation of patient’s condition;
• performing interventions to maintain normothermia;
• protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; and
• providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice

• Provides nursing care during the post-anesthesia phase of surgery that is appropriate to the age and comorbidities of the patient served and in conformance with hospital policy, AORN standards, and ASPAN standards of care.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable (e.g., radiology, lab, Med-Surg, ICU, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability for immediate and knowledgeable response in emergency situations.
• Follows established protocols and maintains a safe environment for post-anesthesia phase of surgery

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

Current unrestricted Montana RN license or Multistate Compact RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 3 months of hire

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

2 years Preop/PACU experience

ASPAN certification