Registered Nurse (RN)-PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Location: Great Falls, MT

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 13 Weeks

Pay Rate: $ 1,700 To $ 1,947 Per week

Schedule: Day Shift

Experience: Minimum 3 Years Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) PACU / Pre-Op / Procedural for a 13-week contract in Great Falls, Montana. The RN will provide pre-operative, post-anesthesia, and pre/post procedural nursing care, including support for cardiac catheterization patients.

Candidates must be proficient in recovering both adult and pediatric patients and comfortable supporting a broad range of surgical and procedural specialties. Flexibility with scheduling, holiday coverage, and required call participation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Assess patients before and after procedures, monitor recovery status, and respond promptly to changes in clinical condition.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and other procedural patients according to established standards.
• Support patients undergoing orthopedic, podiatry, ENT, urology, gynecology, general surgery, plastic surgery, endoscopy, and ophthalmology procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in required call coverage.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 Years of Registered Nurse Experience Required With Relevant PACU, Pre-Op, or Procedural Nursing Experience.
• Current, Active Registered Nurse License Required; Applicable Montana Nursing Practice Requirements Must Be Met Before Start.
• Current BLS/BCLS Certification Required.
• Current ACLS and PALS Certifications Required.
• Proficiency Recovering Both Adult and Pediatric Patients Required; Ability to Work a Flexible Schedule, Holidays, and Required On-Call Coverage Required.

This contract opportunity is suited for an experienced perioperative RN comfortable supporting PACU, Pre-Op, procedural, and pre/post cardiac catheterization patient care.