RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k

Kace Premier Medical ·kpmedtalent.com

Location Great Falls, MT
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Healthcare
Apply direct

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k role?
Kace Premier Medical is hiring for the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k job located?
The RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k role with Kace Premier Medical is based in Great Falls, MT, US.
Is the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Kace Premier Medical.
What experience level is the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k role?
The RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 95k–105k role at Kace Premier Medical?
Apply directly on Kace Premier Medical's career page via the Apply button on this listing. ZammeJobs links straight through to the employer's ATS — no third-party form, no resume database.
Apply direct