Charge Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)115K–130K

Charge Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Setting: Perioperative Services Leadership

Location: Great Falls, Montana

Position Summary

An outstanding leadership opportunity is available for an experienced PACU Registered Nurse ready to step into a Charge Nurse role. This position provides clinical leadership for Pre-Operative and PACU services while ensuring exceptional patient care, efficient department operations, and strong team collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead daily clinical operations while mentoring staff and working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Pre-Op and PACU departments.
• Coordinate staffing assignments and patient flow.
• Oversee surgical scheduling adjustments and daily workflow.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Mentor and support PACU nursing staff.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership.
• Assist with performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based perioperative nursing practice.

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 years of PACU nursing experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Previous Charge Nurse or clinical leadership experience
• ICU or Critical Care background
• CPAN or ASPAN certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $115,000–$130,000 annually
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership development opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Comprehensive full-time benefits package