Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse at Hospital

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) at Hospital

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Setting: Hospital-Based Outpatient Department (HOPD) / Perioperative & Observation

Location: Great Falls, Montana

We have partnered closely with a well-known regional healthcare system to find a dedicated nursing professional for their surgical services division. We are currently looking for an experienced Hospital PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join their clinical team. This position is perfect for an RN seeking a supportive environment with excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, strong administrative support, and a culture of teamwork and compassion.

Nestled in a picturesque Montana community known for its high quality of life and outdoor activities, this role offers a great balance of professional growth and personal stability.

Operational Hours: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM Varied Shifts

Call Requirements: Shared Rotation (~4 weeknights/month 1 weekend every other month)

• Pre-Operative Preparation: Safely assess, admit, and prepare patients for elective or outpatient surgical procedures, ensuring all pre-op checklists and safety measures are met.
• Phase I Recovery (Post-Op Monitoring): Monitor and stabilize patients waking up from anesthesia, manage airway and ventilation, track hemodynamic stability, and conduct frequent neurological checks.
• Advanced Visual & Device Care: Monitor post-operative patients with specialized devices, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, and ventilator support. Training will be provided if needed.
• Wound & Line Management: Monitor surgical sites, incisions, and drains to prevent complications.
• Symptom & Pain Control: Administer IV medications to manage pain and post-anesthesia symptoms.
• Observation Unit Care: Care for medical and surgical observation patients admitted to observation beds from the Emergency Department or post-surgical status.
• Collaborative Leadership: Coordinate care plans with Providers, Anesthesia teams, Nurse Managers, and Charge Nurses.
• Discharge & Transfer Planning: Safely discharge patients home or transfer them to inpatient units.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license in Montana (or compact/endorsement eligible).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Required Experience: 2-4 years of recent hospital experience in Medical/Surgical or Critical Care.
• Preferred Experience: Background in Critical Care (ICU) is preferred.
• Core Skills: Nursing principles, aseptic techniques, IV insertion, and basic computer literacy.

Benefits:

• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Generous PTO

Note on Compensation & Hiring Requirements: Final compensation will be based on nursing experience. Offers are subject to pre-employment screenings.

Note on Employment Status: Benefits are offered for full-time positions.