Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Location: Great Falls, MT

Shift: Days, Full-Time, 4 - 10 hour shifts

Salary: $64,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

Position Overview:

The PACU Nurse is responsible for assessing and preparing patients for surgery, monitoring and caring for patients during the recovery phase, and assisting with inpatient transfers or discharges from the facility. This position also involves recovering and monitoring higher acuity patients, including those with chest tubes, central lines, and patients requiring longer ventilator support post-operatively. Call is required for hospital staff. You will receive direction from providers, anesthesia providers, the Nurse Manager, and Charge Nurses, while providing direction to LPNs and CNAs.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, prepare, and monitor patients pre- and post-surgery.
• Recover and monitor higher acuity patients (e.g., patients with chest tubes, central lines).
• Directly care for both medical and surgical observation patients.
• Assist in transferring or discharging patients from the facility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an RN Nursing Program.
• Experience: 2-4 years of Med/Surgical or Critical Care Nursing experience required. Recent hospital experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• MT RN Licensure required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Skills:
• IV skills.
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and procedures.
• Experience in Critical Care Nursing preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401K, Medical Insurance
• Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment
• Assistance with finding housing on Catalina Island
• Boat travel stipend

If you are passionate about providing personalized care in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our impactful team in Great Falls, MT!